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strike down vs repeal

repeal vs strike down

strike down is not a noun while repeal is a noun.

strike down and repeal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike down No No Yes No
repeal Yes No Yes No
As verbs, repeal is a hyponym of strike down; that is, repeal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strike down:
  • strike down: declare null and void; make ineffective
  • repeal: cancel officially
Other hyponyms of strike down include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate, remit, write off, annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void, recall.
strike down (noun) repeal (noun)
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
strike down (verb) repeal (verb)
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow cancel officially
cause to die, especially suddenly
declare null and void; make ineffective
Difference between strike down and repeal

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