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stroke

[strohk] / stroʊk /

NOUN

a blow, a striking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow

STRONG

hit move movement

NOUN

accomplishment

Synonyms

STRONG

achievement coup deed feat

Antonyms

STRONG

failure inaction inactivity

NOUN

seizure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapse shock

STRONG

apoplexy attack convulsion fit

VERB

pat lengthwise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brush caress rub

STRONG

chuck comfort fondle pet smooth soothe tickle

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate agitate distress irritate upset

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What is another word for stroke (medical)?

The sudden loss of brain function most commonly called a stroke is also known by several other names: apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, cerebral accident, and cerebral infarction. Strokes can be caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and that term is sometimes used to refer to a type of stroke. Synonyms for cerebral hemorrhage include encephalorrhagia and hematencephalon. The word stroke is also used in other medical conditions, including heatstroke and sunstroke.

What is another word for stroke (general)?

The word stroke has several different senses. movement As a noun, stroke can refer to a movement or motion, such as of a pen, brush, or similar implement, or the (often repeated) motion of a machine part. hand movement Stroke commonly refers to a light movement of the hand with soft pressure. Synonyms for this sense include pet and caress. Like this sense of stroke, these can be used as either verbs or nouns. strike, blow In the sense of a strong hit with something like a hammer or fist, synonyms of stroke include strike, blow, and hit. These can also be used as both verbs and nouns. sports In swimming, stroke refers to the swimming style, such as backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle. In rowing, a stroke is a pull on the oars. In golf, a stroke is an instance of hitting the ball, or at least the tally of such a hit, as in one-stroke penalty. In the context of other sports, stroke is used more generally to refer to a motion, often one involving contact with a ball. other senses In stroke of genius and masterstroke, stroke can mean something like act, feat, or touch. In stroke of luck, it means something like a sudden happening or occurrence, likened to a stroke of lightning.

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It’s normal and healthy to have some visceral fat, but too much has been linked with a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and metabolic conditions like Type 2 diabetes.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

In that group, people who drank two or more cups of coffee daily had double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, compared to non-drinkers.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

In Strayed’s post announcing Lindstrom’s death, she described their more than 30-year partnership as a stroke of “tremendous luck.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Too much salt leads to high blood pressure, which is known as "the silent killer" as it raises the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Boomer wags his way into the kitchen, and I stroke his head as I eat.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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