Synonyms for Stroke & Similar Words
Definition of stroke
- noun
- (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
- the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "stroke"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like apoplexy, diagonal, fondle can replace "stroke" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 9 alternatives available, "stroke" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Stroke" in song lyrics
See how stroke is used in real songs:
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"I can make you see the light with one stroke"
The 49ers — Karma -
"don't be stopping my stroke"
69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?) -
"Baby Huey talks like he had a stroke"
7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing