counter-blows Synonyms
Strongest:
- clips
- rabbit-punches
- body-blows
- counters
- punches
- hooks
- counter-strokes
- counterpunches
- counterstrokes
- blows
- sucker-punches
Strong:
- welts
- beats
- chops
- bashes
- knocks
- cuffs
- whops
- bastinadoes
- swipes
- fillips
- lashes
- kicks
- biffs
- thuds
- swings
- socks
- spanks
- licks
- larrups
- bops
- smacks
- thwacks
- pelts
- slaps
- switches
- clouts
- slams
- bangs
- picks
- hacks
- plumps
- roundhouses
- bats
- whams
- hands
- lefts
- thumps
- pokes
- rights
- whaps
- knees
- slugs
- stripes
- raps
- boxes
- right-handers
- dabs
- claps
- whacks
- strokes
- hits
- belts
- uppercuts
- buffets
- wallops
- stingers
- douses
- shivers
- swats
- busts
- pounds
- haymakers
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
clips, rabbit punches, body blows, counters, punches, hooks,counter-strokes, counterpunches, counterstrokes, blows
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.
