Strike Against is a term used to describe a protest or demonstration against an organization, government, or other entity. The term is often used in the context of labor disputes, where workers are striking against their employer. In this crossword, the solutions GNASH and RAP are related to the term Strike Against. GNASH is a verb meaning to grind one's teeth together in anger or frustration, which could be seen as a metaphor for the anger and frustration felt by those participating in a strike against an employer. RAP is a verb meaning to speak or write about something in a forceful or critical manner, which could be seen as a metaphor for the criticism and condemnation expressed by those participating in a strike against an employer.