Word STRIKE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

strike

🇺🇸 [straɪk]

Meanings

To hit something with force, typically with an impact or forceful motion. Strike can also refer to a protest or work stoppage by employees to demand changes. In sports, it refers to a physical action to hit the ball or opponent.

Examples

• He struck the ball with great precision, scoring a goal.
• The workers decided to go on strike over unfair wages.
• She struck the surface of the drum with a loud bang.

Synonyms

hit • blow • attack

Antonyms

miss • deflect • avoid