Strike A Blow (Verb)
Meaning
Affect adversely; "The court ruling struck a blow at the old segregation laws".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The economic downturn struck a blow at the company's efforts to expand into new markets.
- The sudden passing of the founder struck a blow to the charity's morale and motivation.
- The new policy struck a blow to the interests of the wealthy elite who had grown accustomed to their privileges.
- The historic verdict struck a blow against the long-standing practice of racial profiling by law enforcement.
- The severe weather warning struck a blow to the already struggling farmers in the region.