counterblow Synonyms
Strongest:
- knock
- left
- sucker-punch
- whack
- stroke
- buffet
- clip
- pick
- rap
- punch
- cuff
- clap
- beat
- rabbit-punch
- hook
- haymaker
- stripe
- bang
- counterpunch
- belt
- slug
- body-blow
- counterstroke
- bash
- pelt
- smack
- sock
- bat
- thump
- counter
- slap
- stinger
- clout
- plump
- poke
- bop
- hit
- blow
- swipe
- pound
- bust
- fillip
- lash
- thud
- box
- hack
- chop
- switch
Strong:
- welt
- one-two
- whap
- swat
- beating
- dab
- crack
- thwack
- wham
- slam
- knee
- cruncher
- hand
- thrashing
- knockdown
- swing
- roundhouse
- knockout
- sidewinder
- shiver
- bastinade
- lick
- larrup
- spank
- biff
- smash
- douse
- pummeling
- kick
- wallop
- hammering
- right
- uppercut
- ko
- whop
Weak:
counterblow Meaning
Wordnet
counterblow (n)
a return blow; a retaliatory blow
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.
FAQs About the word counterblow
a return blow; a retaliatory blow
knock, left, sucker punch, whack, stroke, buffet, clip, pick, rap, punch
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.
