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