sympathetic strike

noun

1. sympathy strike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympathetic strike¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Word was passed among us, and we resolved to initiate a sympathetic strike beginning with our next meal.

From Literature

His accompaniment drowns the melody, his rhythm goes on a sympathetic strike, dynamic and other artistic properties become hysterical; no matter, he—"feels"!

From Project Gutenberg

I suppose you mean in the way of a sympathetic strike, and that is entirely improbable.

From Project Gutenberg

The shops are shuttered after local merchants united to call a sympathetic strike.

From Time

Instead of 'sympathetic strikes,' far more useful sympathy should be shown by other unions working full time steadily and sharing their wages with those fighting for violated rights against the encroachments of combined capital.

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