reverse vs strike down

strike down vs reverse

reverse is a noun but strike down is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but strike down is not an adjective.

reverse and strike down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
strike down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, strike down is a hypernym of reverse; that is, strike down is a word with a broader meaning than reverse:

reverse: cancel officially
strike down: declare null and void; make ineffective

Other hypernyms of reverse include cancel.

reverse (noun)	strike down (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
turning in the opposite direction
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition

reverse (adjective)	strike down (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

reverse (verb)	strike down (verb)
change to the contrary	cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
turn inside out or upside down	cause to die, especially suddenly
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of	declare null and void; make ineffective
rule against
cancel officially

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