strike at

strike at
phrasal verb [transitive]
Word forms "strike at":
present tense I/you/we/they strike at he/she/it strikes at present participle striking at past tense struck at past participle struck at
1)
a) strike at someone/something to try to hit someone or something with your hand or a weapon

He struck at me several times but never hurt me.

b) strike at something to try to hit or kick something such as a ball with your hand, foot, or a piece of sports equipment

He struck wildly at the ball and missed completely.

2) strike at someone/something to make a sudden violent or illegal attack on someone or something

The rebels struck at government camps that night.

3) to be likely to seriously damage or destroy something important
strike at the heart/foundation(s)/root(s) of something:

This scandal strikes at the heart of the company's role as a responsible employer.


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