Synonyms for

Strikes

Verb / straɪks / Another word for strikes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'strikes' means to hit or attack someone or something forcefully.

Synonyms & similar words

runinto shine walkout tap mint take hit attain assume move fallupon excise strickle impress bang fall comeupon strike lightupon smash comeacross affect chanceupon miss cometo hit smack slap punch knock thump bang beat batter thrash lash whack tap clip cuff clout swat whip spank wallop

Synonyms by register

Formal

assaults attacks lambasts criticizes

Informal

hits punches whacks boinks

Literary

smite afflicts

Antonyms

desists ceases halts pauses refrains abstains

Common collocations

  • labor strikes
  • protest strikes
  • wildcat strikes
  • strike a deal
  • strike a pose
  • strike a match
  • strike home
  • strike out

Word family

noun strike
verb strike
adjective striking

Usage note

The word 'strikes' can refer to physical blows, labor actions, or metaphorical impacts. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The boxer strikes his opponent with a powerful punch.
  2. The hammer strikes the nail into the wood.
  3. The lightning strikes the tree during the storm.
  4. The snake strikes its prey with deadly precision.
  5. The workers go on strike to demand better wages.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.' - Confucius
  • 'A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.' - Serena Williams

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