strike out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To lash out; to strike or hit at someone or something, particularly something in arm's length of the striker and at or near the level of the striker's head.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To strongly criticize or make a verbal attack, particularly as a response to previous criticism or provocation.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To draw a line through some text such as a printed or written sentence, with the purpose of deleting that text from the rest of the document.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “strike out” mean?
To lash out; to strike or hit at someone or something, particularly something in arm's length of the striker and at or near the level of the striker's head.
Is “strike out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.