striking down (Meaning)

striking down

to make null and void, to declare (a law) illegal and unenforceable, annul, nullify

The Supreme Court's ruling struck down the controversial law, invalidating its provisions.
The judge struck down the motion with a decisive gavel, ending the case.
The wind struck down the towering oak, leaving its roots exposed.
The athlete struck down his opponent with a powerful blow, winning the match.
The government's proposal was struck down by public outcry, forcing them to reconsider.
The avalanche struck down the mountain, burying hikers in its path.
The thunder struck down, shaking the building and startling its occupants.
The lightning struck down the tree, reducing it to smoldering ashes.
The dictator's brutal regime was struck down by a popular uprising.
The police struck down the criminal, subduing him and ending the chase.

to make null and void, to declare (a law) illegal and unenforceable, annul, nullify

setting aside, cancelling, canceling, repealing,abolishing, rolling back, doing away with, dissolving,avoiding, abating

founding, establishing,laying down, enacting, approving, passing, allowing,instituting, permitting, legislating

The Supreme Court's ruling struck down the controversial law, invalidating its provisions.

The judge struck down the motion with a decisive gavel, ending the case.

The wind struck down the towering oak, leaving its roots exposed.

The athlete struck down his opponent with a powerful blow, winning the match.