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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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

Scott then walked Daniel Schneemann to load the bases with no outs then struck out Austin Hedges. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2025

Rodriguez struck out the next two hitters swinging, but gave up a two-strike single to Justyn Henry-Malloy to bring in two more runs for a 4-3 Detroit lead. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 May 2025

May 28, 2025 Hoffmann had struck out 37 batters with nine walks in 25 1/3 innings this year. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025

For the third time in his last four starts, Marquez gave the Rockies a solid start, striking out a season-high six batters. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 May 2025