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