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