counterblows (Meaning)
counterblows
an action taken in reprisal
Synonyms & Antonyms of counterblows
Synonyms:
- uppercuts
- cuffs
- pokes
- thumps
- whops
- stripes
- biffs
- swipes
- douses
- roundhouses
- smacks
- whacks
- spanks
- rights
- swings
- beats
- whaps
- plumps
- knocks
- pelts
- lashes
- claps
- hacks
- bats
- larrups
- thwacks
- chops
- hits
- strokes
- knees
- picks
- thuds
- whams
- bops
- clouts
- kicks
- fillips
- wallops
- bastinadoes
- right-handers
- socks
- welts
- licks
- dabs
- slams
- stingers
- belts
- shivers
- slugs
- buffets
- lefts
- boxes
- switches
- swats
- bangs
- haymakers
- slaps
- bashes
- busts
- pounds
- hands
- raps
counterblows Sentence Examples
- The politician's controversial remarks triggered a storm of counterblows from his opponents.
- The team's unexpected loss dealt a serious counterblow to their championship hopes.
- The company's financial downturn was met with counterblows from shareholders seeking compensation.
- The government's proposed reforms faced fierce counterblows from various interest groups.
- The scientist's theory met with skeptical counterblows from the academic community.
- The actor's rash comments elicited a barrage of counterblows from the media and the public.
- The peace negotiations were repeatedly set back by counterblows from spoiler groups.
- The athlete's victory was sullied by counterblows from rivals alleging foul play.
- The witness's testimony was undermined by credible counterblows from the defense attorney.
- The rebels launched a series of counterblows against the oppressive government forces.
FAQs About the word counterblows
an action taken in reprisal
counterpunches,counter-strokes, counters, sucker punches, hooks, blows, punches, body blows, clips, counterstrokes
No antonyms found.
The politician's controversial remarks triggered a storm of counterblows from his opponents.
The team's unexpected loss dealt a serious counterblow to their championship hopes.
The company's financial downturn was met with counterblows from shareholders seeking compensation.
The government's proposed reforms faced fierce counterblows from various interest groups.
