strikes someone when they are down

A form of strike someone when they are down — Synonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of strike someone when they are down
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Chicago

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