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