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Stroke

🔄 Synonyms of "Stroke"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
throwverb	(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
fondleverb	(transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
apoplexynoun	(informal) A state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger.
shotverb	Tired, weary.
slashnoun	A slashing action or motion:
strokingnoun	The act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
solidusnoun	(typography) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.
separatrixnoun	(typography) The proofreader's mark resembling a slash ⟨ / ⟩ or vertical bar ⟨ \| ⟩ placed after a note in the margin to indicate that it should replace the item(s) struckthrough in the running text or to separate it from other margin notes.
virgulenoun	(typography, dated) A slash, ⟨/⟩ or ⟨／⟩.
cerebrovascular accidentnoun	(medicine, formal, sometimes euphemistic) Stroke (loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted).
cam strokenoun	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
cvanoun	(medicine) Initialism of cerebrovascular accident. [(medicine, formal, sometimes euphemistic) Stroke (loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted).]
diagonalnoun	(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stroke"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
fondlenoun	A caress.
thrownoun	The act of throwing something.
slashnoun	A slashing action or motion:
shotnoun	The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
separatrixnoun	(typography) The proofreader's mark resembling a slash ⟨ / ⟩ or vertical bar ⟨ \| ⟩ placed after a note in the margin to indicate that it should replace the item(s) struckthrough in the running text or to separate it from other margin notes.
virgulenoun	(typography, dated) A slash, ⟨/⟩ or ⟨／⟩.
apoplexynoun	(informal) A state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger.
cerebrovascular accidentnoun	(medicine, formal, sometimes euphemistic) Stroke (loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted).
cvanoun	(medicine) Initialism of cerebrovascular accident. [(medicine, formal, sometimes euphemistic) Stroke (loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted).]
diagonalnoun	(geometry) A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
solidusnoun	(typography) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.
cam strokenoun	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
caressnoun	An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
pullnoun	(countable) An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself).
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
concussionnoun	(uncountable in Commonwealth, countable in Canada, US) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.
attacknoun	An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
slapnoun	(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
onsetnoun	(medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
blownoun	A strong wind.