Synonyms of strike down

strike down

verb

as in to abolish

to put an end to by formal action

a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolish
• repeal
• cancel
• set aside
• roll back
• avoid
• overturn
• void
• vacate
• invalidate
• nullify
• do away with
• dissolve
• quash
• dismiss
• negate
• annul
• withdraw
• rescind
• abrogate
• revoke
• abate
• suspend
• null
• reverse
• disannul
• retract
• veto
• call off
• reject
• recall
• remove
• eliminate
• override
• overrule
• abort
• ban
• forbid
• break down
• prohibit
• write off
• erase
• outlaw
• throw out
• call
• enjoin
• countermand
• drop
• eradicate
• disallow
• annihilate
• liquidate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lay down
• found
• enact
• establish
• legislate
• legitimate
• institute
• validate
• pass
• permit
• approve
• allow
• ratify
• authorize
• warrant
• order
• legalize
• prescribe
• endorse
• clear
• legitimize
• formalize
• command
• sanction
• mandate
• decree

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strike down

Five of Maiava’s first seven completions went to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, one of which came on a 31-yard strike down the seam for a touchdown despite tight coverage. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Trump can impose a ban unilaterally thanks to sweeping authorities provided by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — the same law that provided his initial authority for tariffs since struck down by the Supreme Court. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Party cash also carries more weight this election cycle after the Supreme Court struck down limits in June on how much parties can spend in coordination with their candidates. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

After a judge struck down some of those rules earlier this year, the Defense Department changed course and began requiring any reporters on Pentagon grounds to be escorted by government personnel. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026