STRIKES DOWN Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

strikes down

verb

present tense third-person singular of strike down

as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional

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Recent Examples of strikes down If the court strikes down such grace periods, the implications could extend well beyond California and 13 other states that give a grace period for regular ballots, depending on how the court ultimately rules. — Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 June 2026 If the Court strikes down these specific tariffs, the CRFB estimates that total deficit reduction from tariff revenue would plummet to roughly $700 billion through 2035 on a conventional basis. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 American Consumers ⬅➡ If the Court strikes down tariffs, importers will get the refunds, not the people who paid $16 for a bag of Halloween candy. — Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 If the court strikes down the Colorado law, then a law meant to protect LGBTQ+ minors will be invalidated while one deemed harmful to trans minors will stand. — Timothy R. Holbrook, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025 What consumers could expect If the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs, the decision would not spell relief for consumers this holiday season, as import and inventory decisions for that time of year were made months ago, according to Tripathi. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes down

Verb

At the end of the second installment, Mia is crowned the queen of Genovia single after Parliament abolishes the law requiring that a queen be married first.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Instead, this measure abolishes them.

— Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025

Definition of abolishes

Verb

The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026

Definition of repeals

Verb

Given how Netflix often cancels series after cliffhanger season 1s, this might be best for everyone involved, really.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Local immigrant rights groups are hoping Costa Mesa cancels its contract with Flock, a security hardware company known for its automatic license plate readers.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of cancels

Verb

That energy rolls off the stage, which goes in the audience and rolls back up on the stage.

— Brayden Garcia July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
As the volume level increases, the equalization curve rolls back to ensure balance while preventing unpleasant distortion.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of rolls back

Verb

Jones hopes the study finds improvements to the current system Charlotte Water works under, and that the state avoids overinvesting into industries that take up a lot of water such as data centers.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Assigning responsibility for each bill upfront avoids awkward money moments later.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026