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spiked Synonyms

Another word for spiked

Choosing another word for spiked depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having one or more sharp points, projections, or cleats attached to or protruding from the surface.

Usage Example

"The sprinter wore spiky running shoes to maintain traction on the wet track."

Strongest
spiky
Strong
pointed
barbed
prickly
pronged
cleated
studded

• adjective (Context 2)

Having had alcohol, a drug, or another potent substance secretly or intentionally added to a drink or food.

Usage Example

"The host warned the guests that the fruit punch in the crystal bowl was laced with rum."

Strongest
laced
Strong
doctored
drugged
fortified
adulterated

• adjective (Context 3)

In botany, having flowers or seeds arranged closely along an elongated, unbranched central stem.

Usage Example

"The garden border featured tall, spicate inflorescences of blue speedwell and lavender."

Strongest
spicate

Opposites of spiked

The opposite of spiked shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unadulterated
smooth
pure
blunt
flat
nonalcoholic
virgin
rounded
See all opposites of spiked

• Nearby Words

spigelia
spigot
spike
spiked
spikelike
spiker
spikily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spiked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spiked
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