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stroke

[strohk] / stroʊk /
NOUN
a blow, a striking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow
STRONG
hit move movement
NOUN
accomplishment
Synonyms
STRONG
achievement coup deed feat
Antonyms
STRONG
failure inaction inactivity
NOUN
seizure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collapse shock
STRONG
apoplexy attack convulsion fit
VERB
pat lengthwise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brush caress rub
STRONG
chuck comfort fondle pet smooth soothe tickle
Antonyms
STRONG
aggravate agitate distress irritate upset

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for stroke (medical)?
The sudden loss of brain function most commonly called a stroke is also known by several other names: apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, cerebral accident, and cerebral infarction. Strokes can be caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and that term is sometimes used to refer to a type of stroke. Synonyms for cerebral hemorrhage include encephalorrhagia and hematencephalon. The word stroke is also used in other medical conditions, including heatstroke and sunstroke.
What is another word for stroke (general)?
The word stroke has several different senses. movement As a noun, stroke can refer to a movement or motion, such as of a pen, brush, or similar implement, or the (often repeated) motion of a machine part. hand movement Stroke commonly refers to a light movement of the hand with soft pressure. Synonyms for this sense include pet and caress. Like this sense of stroke, these can be used as either verbs or nouns. strike, blow In the sense of a strong hit with something like a hammer or fist, synonyms of stroke include strike, blow, and hit. These can also be used as both verbs and nouns. sports In swimming, stroke refers to the swimming style, such as backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle. In rowing, a stroke is a pull on the oars. In golf, a stroke is an instance of hitting the ball, or at least the tally of such a hit, as in one-stroke penalty. In the context of other sports, stroke is used more generally to refer to a motion, often one involving contact with a ball. other senses In stroke of genius and masterstroke, stroke can mean something like act, feat, or touch. In stroke of luck, it means something like a sudden happening or occurrence, likened to a stroke of lightning.

Example Sentences

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The flu can knock you out for a week or two, and studies show it increases the risk of stroke and heart attack by four-to-five fold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dad strokes her hairline and gently rocks her back and forth.

From Literature

Even Star moaned when the Dragon roared, and when he stroked her neck to calm her, he would feel the nerves jumping under her long, soft wool.

From Literature

The war, it seems, will not be won by a single dramatic stroke, but by hundreds, maybe thousands, of individual battles.

From MarketWatch

The progressive condition can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.