counterblow (Meaning)
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counterblow (n)
a return blow; a retaliatory blow
Synonyms & Antonyms of counterblow
Synonyms:
- box
- pound
- whack
- slap
- bash
- cuff
- clap
- thud
- punch
- slug
- left
- beat
- plump
- bang
- hit
- blow
- counterstroke
- fillip
- poke
- pick
- clip
- hack
- chop
- thump
- counter
- smack
- body blow
- buffet
- swipe
- pelt
- switch
- knock
- counterpunch
- hook
- bust
- rap
- stripe
- stinger
- clout
- rabbit punch
- lash
- stroke
- bop
- bat
- haymaker
- sucker punch
- belt
- sock
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
box, pound, whack, slap, bash, cuff, clap, thud, punch, slug
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.
