strike down vs reverse

reverse vs strike down

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

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

strike down and reverse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reverse is a hyponym of strike down; that is, reverse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strike down:

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

Other hyponyms of strike down include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate, remit, write off, annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void, recall.

strike down (noun)	reverse (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

strike down (adjective)	reverse (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

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

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