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striker Synonyms
Another word for striker
Choosing another word for striker depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An attacking player in soccer or field hockey whose primary role is to score goals.
Usage Example
"The star forward scored two goals in the final minutes of the championship match."
Strongest
forward
Strong
center forward
attacker
• noun (Context 2)
An employee who refuses to work as part of an organized protest for better wages or working conditions.
Usage Example
"Negotiators met with representatives of the strikers to resolve the labor dispute."
Strong
picketer
Weak
protester
• noun (Context 3)
A mechanical part or tool that hits another component, such as the hammer of a clock bell, a flint igniter, or the firing pin of a mechanism.
Usage Example
"The clock repairer replaced the worn brass firing pin so the hourly chime would ring clearly."
Strong
firing pin
clapper
hammer
Opposites of striker
The opposite of striker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
goalkeeper
strikebreaker
scab
defender
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Striker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/striker