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Strike Down (Verb)

Declare null and void; make ineffective; "Cancel the election results"; "strike down a law".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The court's decision will strike down the unconstitutional law passed by the legislature last month.
The board of directors voted to strike down the proposed merger due to insufficient financial backing.
In a bold move, the judge decided to strike down the entire indictment for lack of evidence.
The company's financial woes forced them to strike down plans for expansion and focus on cost-cutting measures.
Activists are calling on the government to strike down the draconian censorship laws that restrict freedom of speech.

Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

A strong gust of wind can strike down any poorly anchored tent in a storm.
The earthquake struck down several buildings in the city, trapping many people beneath the rubble.
The boxer was young and athletic, but his opponent's powerful hook could strike down even the toughest opponents.
Lightning flashed across the sky and struck down a nearby tree, sending flames shooting upwards.
In a few swift movements, the samurai's sword struck down the three bandits, ending the fight almost as soon as it began.

Cause to die, especially suddenly; "The disease struck down many young men in the village".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The infectious disease struck down several people in the small town within a week.
A severe heart attack struck down the 45-year-old man while he was exercising in the gym.
A stray bullet struck down an innocent bystander during the intense shootout.
The devastating heatwave struck down many livestock on the dry and barren farm.
The swine flu epidemic struck down numerous students at the university within a month.