Sweeping strike Synonyms

Definitions for Sweeping


  • (adjective) having considerable extent
  • (adjective) taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
  • (adjective) ignoring distinctions

Definitions for Strike


  • (noun) a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
  • (noun) the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
  • (noun) a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success