· stand in the way of

Hypernym(s): banish, relegate, bar

· pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"

Synonym(s): transfix, impale, empale

Hypernym(s): pierce, thrust

· secure with spikes

Hypernym(s): fasten, fix, secure

· bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"

Synonym(s): spike_out

Hypernym(s): develop

· add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"

Synonym(s): lace, fortify

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify

· manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"

Hypernym(s): increase