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strike down

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Synonyms & Antonyms of strike down

to put an end to by formal action

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

Synonyms for strike down

abate,
abolish,
abrogate,
annul,
avoid,
cancel,
disannul,
dissolve,
invalidate,
negate,
null,
nullify,
quash,
repeal,
rescind,
roll back,
vacate,
void

Words Related to strike down

countermand,
override,
overrule,
overturn,
veto

abort,
call,
call off,
drop,
recall,
retract,
reverse,
revoke,
suspend,
withdraw

ban,
enjoin,
forbid,
outlaw,
prohibit

disallow,
dismiss,
reject

annihilate,
break down,
eliminate,
eradicate,
erase,
liquidate,
remove,
throw out,
write off

Phrases Synonymous with strike down

do away with,
set aside

Near Antonyms for strike down

enact,
lay down,
legislate

establish,
found,
institute

formalize,
legalize,
legitimate,
legitimize,
validate

pass,
ratify

allow,
approve,
authorize,
clear,
endorse
(also indorse),
permit,
sanction,
warrant

command,
decree,
mandate,
order,
prescribe

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strike (into)

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