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spike Antonyms

Opposite of spike

Because the opposite of spike shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, sharp increase in the magnitude, concentration, or frequency of something.

Usage Example

"The local hospital reported a massive drop in flu admissions during the first week of winter."

Strongest
drop
plunge
dip
Strong
slump
plummet
decline

• verb (Context 2)

To increase sharply and suddenly, often followed by a rapid decline.

Usage Example

"Global oil prices spiked unexpectedly after the announcement of the trade embargo."

Strongest
plummet
plunge
nosedive
Strong
tumble
drop
slump
dip

Similar words to spike

Words similar to spike shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lace
surge
smash
impale
skyrocket
soar
shoot up
rocket
See all synonyms of spike

• Nearby Words

spidery
spiffiness
spiffy
spike
spiked
spikelike
spikily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spike
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