counter-blows Synonyms
Strongest:
- hooks
- counters
- body-blows
- clips
- sucker-punches
- counter-strokes
- counterpunches
- blows
- punches
- rabbit-punches
- counterstrokes
Strong:
- hands
- fillips
- strokes
- swings
- busts
- thuds
- whams
- hits
- roundhouses
- slams
- belts
- swats
- thwacks
- pokes
- picks
- larrups
- beats
- boxes
- pounds
- douses
- uppercuts
- shivers
- raps
- thumps
- knocks
- socks
- bats
- right-handers
- welts
- claps
- slugs
- haymakers
- plumps
- bastinadoes
- cuffs
- biffs
- whops
- bops
- wallops
- chops
- smacks
- lashes
- switches
- hacks
- dabs
- lefts
- kicks
- pelts
- whacks
- swipes
- spanks
- slaps
- stingers
- buffets
- bangs
- knees
- clouts
- bashes
- licks
- whaps
- rights
- stripes
Weak:
counter-blows Meaning
counter-blows
an action taken in reprisal
counter-blows Sentence Examples
- The boxer dodged the opponent's jabs and delivered a series of counter-blows that sent them reeling.
- The politician skillfully countered the opposition's criticisms with a calculated barrage of counter-blows.
- The lawyer anticipated the prosecutor's line of questioning and prepared judicious counter-blows.
- The company faced a lawsuit and responded with a strategic campaign of counter-blows to protect its reputation.
- The basketball player anticipated the defender's block and executed a swift counter-blow to score a layup.
- In the debate, the candidate calmly weathered the opponent's insults and responded with thoughtful counter-blows.
- The team devised a strategy that involved absorbing their opponent's attacks and launching powerful counter-blows.
- The negotiator maintained a calm demeanor, absorbing the adversary's threats before delivering measured counter-blows.
- The activist faced backlash for their stance but remained steadfast, delivering counter-blows that exposed their opponents' hypocrisy.
- The military strategically planned for potential threats, anticipating and preparing counter-blows to minimize damage.
FAQs About the word counter-blows
an action taken in reprisal
hooks, counters, body blows, clips, sucker punches,counter-strokes, counterpunches, blows, punches, rabbit punches
No antonyms found.
The boxer dodged the opponent's jabs and delivered a series of counter-blows that sent them reeling.
The politician skillfully countered the opposition's criticisms with a calculated barrage of counter-blows.
The lawyer anticipated the prosecutor's line of questioning and prepared judicious counter-blows.
The company faced a lawsuit and responded with a strategic campaign of counter-blows to protect its reputation.
