strike a blow

/straɪk eɪ bloʊ/
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Other forms: striking a blow; strikes a blow

Definitions of strike a blow
  1. verb
    affect adversely
    “The court ruling struck a blow at the old segregation laws”
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    type of:
    affect, bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
    have an effect upon
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