STRUCK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STRUCK?

Need another word that means the same as “struck”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “struck” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Struck” are: smitten, stricken

Struck as an Adjective

Definitions of "Struck" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “struck” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming.

Synonyms of "Struck" as an adjective (2 Words)

smitten	Affected by something overwhelming. Conscience smitten.
stricken	(of a person’s face or appearance) showing great distress. Raymond was stricken with grief.

Usage Examples of "Struck" as an adjective

• Awe-struck.

Associations of "Struck" (30 Words)

admonish	Admonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior. He admonished the child for his bad behavior.
angrily	With anger. Workers reacted angrily to the announcement.
bang	Leap jerk bang. I banged my head on the low beams.
belabor	Attack verbally with harsh criticism. She was belabored by her fellow students.
chide	Censure severely or angrily. Now now he chided.
clap	Clap one s hands together. The hawk shook itself and clapped its wings.
dab	A light touch or stroke. He dabbed his mouth with his napkin.
expostulation	An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof.
fumble	Move clumsily in various directions using the hands to find one’s way. He fumbled towards the door.
hit	Hit against come into sudden contact with. He hit her hard in the face.
incrimination	An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed. His incrimination was based on my testimony.
knock	Knock against with force or violence. She knocked her knee painfully on the table.
lambaste	Censure severely or angrily.
lightning	A flash or discharge of lightning. A tremendous flash of lightning.
opprobrium	A state of extreme dishonor. The name was a by word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city.
pat	Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully especially under the chin. A pat reply.
rap	Strike a hard surface with a series of rapid audible blows especially in order to attract attention. He raps under the name of Mr T.
rebuke	An act or expression of criticism and censure. He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face.
recrimination	Mutual accusations. There was a period of bitter recrimination.
remonstrate	Make a forcefully reproachful protest. He turned angrily to remonstrate with Tommy.
reprimand	Address a reprimand to. Officials were reprimanded for poor work.
reproach	In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior.
reproof	Censure severely or angrily. She welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone.
reprove	Reprimand (someone. Don t be childish Hilary he reproved mildly.
revile	Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead.
scold	Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault. His mother was the village scold.
scolding	Rebuking a person harshly. She d get a scolding from Victoria.
tap	Walk with a tapping sound. Tap a maple tree for its syrup.
upbraid	Express criticism towards. He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance.
vilify	Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. He has been vilified in the press.