Synonyms of strike (out)

strike (out) 1 of 2

verb (1)

as in to delete

to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it

struck out all references to indecent matters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delete
• cross (out)
• stroke (out)
• cancel
• scratch (out)
• remove
• erase
• edit (out)
• x (out)
• kill
• wipe out
• censor
• blue-pencil
• blot out
• eradicate
• clean (up)
• obliterate
• elide
• suppress
• root (out)
• dele
• clip
• expunge
• rub out
• excise
• efface
• shorten
• cut
• crop
• bleep
• silence
• launder
• repress
• blip
• red-pencil
• abbreviate
• expurgate
• black out
• redact
• bowdlerize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stet

strike out

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to collapse

to be unsuccessful

their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapse
• fail
• flop
• fold
• struggle
• miss
• fall flat
• fall short
• wash out
• bomb
• come to grief
• lay an egg
• tank
• flame out
• come up empty
• come a cropper
• founder
• die on the vine
• flunk
• crater
• fall on one's face
• decline
• crash
• slip
• slump
• skid
• go under
• flounder
• crumble
• wane
• sink
• miscarry
• misfire
• implode
• self-destruct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work out
• go
• go over
• succeed
• deliver
• come off
• click
• pan out
• cook
• flourish
• thrive
• prosper
• win
• triumph
• prevail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strike (out)

Verb

Matt Olson had popped out for the first out in the inning with the bases full, and Michael Harris II struck out to strand two. —David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 June 2025

The junior completed a dominant season by striking out 19 batters to go with zero walks. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025

Lila Alvarez struck out 13 and surrendered five hits in the circle while collecting two hits at the plate as No. 4 Case (17-6) downed No. 5 East Bridgewater 5-1 to advance to the Div. 4 state semifinals. —Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025

The right-handed pitcher inherited two baserunners with two outs in the seventh inning but got Twins infielder Jonah Bride to strike out swinging in a full count. —Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025