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⚡strike

verb
/straɪk/
strife striking

Meaning

to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example Sentences

The workers decided to strike for better wages.

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

Example Expressions

strike a chord

Synonyms

hit, attack, punch, protest, clash, beat
Entry 1
hit, attack, punch, protest, clash
Entry 2
hit, beat, attack, protest

Antonyms

miss, praise, peace, caress, work, comply
Entry 1
miss, praise, peace
Entry 2
miss, caress, work, comply

Collocations

strike a deal, strike a balance, strike back, strike down, strike hard, strike gold, strike balance, lightning strike
Entry 1
strike a deal, strike a balance, strike back, strike down
Entry 2
strike hard, strike gold, strike balance, lightning strike

More Example Sentences

They warned travelers about the strike.

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