Spike (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Spike Out

Related Words

• Spike (noun)

Meaning ²

Stand in the way of.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Bar
• Relegate

Meaning ³

Secure with spikes.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Secure
• Fix

Related Words

• Spike (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Lace
• Fortify

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Meaning ⁵

Pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Impale
• Transfix
• Empale

Hypernyms

• Pierce
• Thrust

Hyponyms

• Spear
• Pin

Related Words

• Spike (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Related Words

• Spike (noun)