spiked

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est muni de pointes ou de pics, ou qui contient une substance ajoutée, souvent de l'alcool ou une drogue.

Describes something that has sharp points or has been laced with a substance, often alcohol or drugs.

1. Having sharp pointsB1formal

   Having one or more sharp, pointed projections.

   muni de pointes

   • The spiked fence prevented anyone from climbing over.
   • He wore a jacket with spiked shoulders.
   • The plant has spiked leaves that can prick your skin.

   Synonymesbarbedbristlyjaggedpointedsharpspikythorny

   Antonymesbluntdullroundedsmooth

2. Increased sharplyB2informal

   Having risen or increased suddenly and significantly.

   augmenter brutalement

   • The spiked interest rates caused concern among homeowners.
   • There was a spiked demand for masks during the pandemic.
   • The graph shows a spiked trend in sales last quarter.

3. Containing added substanceB2informal

   Having had a substance (like alcohol or drugs) added secretly.

   adultéré (par ajout clandestin)

   • The punch was spiked with vodka at the party.
   • He was arrested for selling spiked drinks.
   • She suspected her coffee had been spiked.

   Synonymesadulterateddruggedlaced

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'ajouter une pointe ou une augmentation brusque de quelque chose, et dans le sport, pour un smash ou un coup violent vers le bas.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding a sharp point or increasing something sharply, or in sports, to hit the ball forcefully downward.

1. Obstruct or preventB2informal

   To block, hinder, or stop something from progressing or succeeding.

   entraver, faire échouer

   • The new regulations spiked our plans for expansion.
   • His injury spiked any chance of winning the championship.
   • The committee spiked the proposal due to budget concerns.

   Synonymesblockfoilfrustratepreventquashscotchsquashstopthwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistfurtherhelppromote

2. Pierce with a sharp pointB2formal

   To impale or stab something with a sharp, pointed object.

   Empaler avec une pointe

   • The hunter spiked the animal's hide with a spear.
   • She spiked the document onto the bulletin board with a pin.
   • The worker spiked the ground with a metal rod to test the soil.

   Synonymesimpalepiercepunctureskewerspearstabsticktransfix

3. Secure with spikesC1formal

   To fasten or attach something using spikes or similar pointed fasteners.

   Fixer avec des pointes

   • The railway workers spiked the rails to the wooden ties.
   • They spiked the fence posts into the ground for stability.
   • The climber spiked the rope into the ice wall.

4. Produce spikes (botany)C1formal

   To develop or produce a spike-shaped flower cluster or inflorescence.

   produire des épis

   • The lavender plant spiked in early summer.
   • The wheat began to spike after the rain.
   • The garden flowers spiked beautifully this season.

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

   To secretly add alcohol, especially spirits, to a drink.

   alcooliser subrepticement

   • He spiked the punch with vodka at the party.
   • Someone spiked her soda without her knowledge.
   • The bartender spiked the cocktail with extra rum.

   Synonymesdoctorfortifylace

6. Increase sharplyB2formal

   To experience a sudden and significant rise in value, quantity, or intensity.

   augmenter brusquement

   • The stock price spiked after the announcement.
   • Temperatures spiked to record highs this summer.
   • Demand for the product spiked during the holiday season.

   Synonymesjumpleaprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarsurge

   Antonymescrashdeclinedecreasedipdropfallplungetumble

Variantes phrasalspike out