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Definition spike in British English

spike verb

verb
/spaɪk/
1

to secretly put an illegal drug into a drink or food

Synonyms and related words
abuse be jacked up come down
2

in the sport of volleyball, to hit the ball downwards very hard

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
3

to refuse to publish something in a newspaper or magazine

Synonyms and related words
suppress gag kill
Example

Their stock prices spiked on news of the merger.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
Definition spike in British English