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