counterblow Sentence Examples
- In boxing, a well-timed counterblow can turn the tide of a match in an instant.
- The army anticipated the enemy's attack and prepared to deliver a swift counterblow.
- Despite being outnumbered, the defenders launched a counterblow that caught the invaders off guard.
- The president's speech was intended as a counterblow against criticisms of his administration.
- The sudden drop in stock prices was a counterblow to investors who had anticipated a steady increase.
- The investigative journalist's exposé was a counterblow to corruption within the government.
- The company's aggressive marketing campaign was seen as a counterblow to its competitors in the industry.
- The artist's bold statement in their artwork served as a counterblow against societal norms.
- The labor union's strike was a counterblow to management's attempts to cut wages.
- The unexpected resignation of the CEO was seen as a counterblow to the company's stability.
counterblow Meaning
Wordnet
counterblow (n)
a return blow; a retaliatory blow
Synonyms & Antonyms of counterblow
Synonyms:
- knock
- pick
- hit
- counterstroke
- thud
- swipe
- slug
- haymaker
- clap
- clout
- bop
- belt
- lash
- poke
- blow
- sock
- bat
- counter
- smack
- sucker-punch
- stroke
- rabbit-punch
- stripe
- box
- punch
- clip
- rap
- fillip
- switch
- bust
- pelt
- hack
- plump
- counterpunch
- slap
- cuff
- bang
- whack
- chop
- stinger
- pound
- buffet
- beat
- body-blow
- thump
- bash
- left
- hook
FAQs About the word counterblow
a return blow; a retaliatory blow
knock, pick, hit, counterstroke, thud, swipe, slug, haymaker, clap, clout
No antonyms found.
In boxing, a well-timed counterblow can turn the tide of a match in an instant.
The army anticipated the enemy's attack and prepared to deliver a swift counterblow.
Despite being outnumbered, the defenders launched a counterblow that caught the invaders off guard.
The president's speech was intended as a counterblow against criticisms of his administration.
