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Definition of Strike down
1. Verb. Declare null and void; make ineffective. "Strike down a law"
Exact synonyms: Cancel
Specialized synonyms: Annul, Countermand, Lift, Overturn, Repeal, Rescind, Reverse, Revoke, Vacate, Remit, Write Off, Annul, Avoid, Invalidate, Nullify, Quash, Void, Recall
Generic synonyms: Adjudge, Declare, Hold
Derivative terms: Cancel, Cancellation, Cancellation
Specialized synonyms: Annul, Countermand, Lift, Overturn, Repeal, Rescind, Reverse, Revoke, Vacate, Remit, Write Off, Annul, Avoid, Invalidate, Nullify, Quash, Void, Recall
Generic synonyms: Adjudge, Declare, Hold
Derivative terms: Cancel, Cancellation, Cancellation
2. Verb. Cause to die, especially suddenly. "The disease struck down many young men in the village"
Generic synonyms: Kill
3. Verb. Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. "They strike down the trees"; "Lightning struck down the hikers"
Exact synonyms: Cut Down, Drop, Fell
Specialized synonyms: Chop Down, Poleax, Poleaxe, Log, Lumber, Cut
Generic synonyms: Cut
Causes: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Derivative terms: Fell, Feller
Specialized synonyms: Chop Down, Poleax, Poleaxe, Log, Lumber, Cut
Generic synonyms: Cut
Causes: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Derivative terms: Fell, Feller
Definition of Strike down
1. Verb. to cause to suddenly die ¹
2. Verb. to knock down ¹
3. Verb. to invalidate ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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