Answer: spiking

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPIKINGBase runner's misfortune
spikingForm into or cover with sharp points
spikingImpale on or pierce with a sharp point
spiking(in volleyball) Hit (the ball) forcefully from a position near the net so that it moves downward into the opposite court
spikingIncrease and then decrease sharply; reach a peak
spikingEnrich (a nuclear reactor or its fuel) with a particular isotope
spikingFling (the ball) forcefully to the ground, typically in celebration of a touchdown
spiking(of a newspaper editor) Reject (a story) by or as if by filing it on a spike
spikingAdd alcohol or a drug to contaminate (drink or food) surreptitiously
spikingAdd sharp or pungent flavoring to (food or drink)
spikingRender (a gun) useless by plugging up the vent with a spike
spikingStop the progress of (a plan or undertaking); put an end to
spikingInjure (a player) with the spikes on one's shoes
spikingTake on a sharp, pointed shape
spikingSPIKE, to fasten with a long, thick nail