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