n. Function: verb
1 to engage in a temporary work stoppage to effect compliance with demands made on an employer FF1C; they struck for higher wages FF1E;
Synonyms: stick out, walk out
Idioms: go ( or be) on strike
2 to deliver (a blow) in a strong, vigorous manner FF1C; angrily struck the boy FF1E;
Synonyms: ||biff, catch, clout, ||devel, ding, hit, ||nail, pop, slog, ||slosh, smite, sock, swat, whack; compare SLAM 1 , SLAP 1
Related Words: beat, pummel, ||slat, ||swap, ||wap, whop; cudgel, hammer, mace; ||plug, poke, ||puck, punch; bang, bash, crash, ||pandy, slam; ||stoush, thrash
Idioms: hang one on, let one fly
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Synonyms: GIVE 10, administer, deal, deliver, inflict
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Synonyms: AFFLICT , excruciate, harrow, martyr, rack, smite, torment, torture, try, wring
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Synonyms: SEIZE 3, catch, take
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Synonyms: ATTACK 1, aggress, assail, assault, beset, fall (on or upon), storm
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Synonyms: OCCUR 2, hit
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Synonyms: AFFECT , carry, get, impress, influence, inspire, move, sway, touch
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Synonyms: DON 2, assume, pull, put on, take on