Synonyms for
Strikes
Definition
The word 'strikes' means to hit or attack someone or something forcefully.
Synonyms & similar words
strike
chanceon
take
tenstrike
comeupon
impress
collidewith
smasher
walkout
fallupon
impingeon
bang
happenupon
smash
coin
fall
assume
comeacross
scratch
tap
mint
move
workstoppage
affect
runinto
hit
smack
slap
punch
knock
thump
bang
beat
batter
thrash
lash
whack
tap
clip
cuff
clout
swat
whip
spank
wallop
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- labor strikes
- protest strikes
- wildcat strikes
- strike a deal
- strike a pose
- strike a match
- strike home
- strike out
Word family
Usage note
The word 'strikes' can refer to physical blows, labor actions, or metaphorical impacts. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The boxer strikes his opponent with a powerful punch.
- The hammer strikes the nail into the wood.
- The lightning strikes the tree during the storm.
- The snake strikes its prey with deadly precision.
- 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