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STRIKE DOWN

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Strike Down.

Strike Down - as a verb

Declare null and void; make ineffective

Example: "Cancel the election results"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cancel10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjudge17declare10hold8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to die, especially suddenly

Example: "The disease struck down many young men in the village"

Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

Example: "Strike down a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut downdrop7fell7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The president vowed to strike down any attempts at illegal immigration."
"The government launched an initiative to strike down corruption in the country."
"The board of directors voted to strike down the proposed merger."
"The military strike downed enemy aircraft."
"The strike downed power lines, causing a blackout."
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