uppercut (Meaning)
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uppercut (n)
a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
Synonyms & Antonyms of uppercut
Synonyms:
- hand
- pound
- hack
- sidewinder
- slug
- wallop
- wham
- pummeling
- welt
- hook
- hit
- knock
- smack
- biff
- chop
- counterpunch
- slap
- swipe
- whack
- bat
- sock
- haymaker
- cuff
- KO
- buffet
- thump
- stinger
- clip
- counterstroke
- fillip
- punch
- stroke
- thwack
- rabbit punch
- belt
- stripe
- lash
- blow
- thud
- pelt
- counterblow
- knockout
- right-hander
- clap
- knockdown
- cruncher
- switch
- box
- bop
Synonyms:
uppercut Sentence Examples
- The boxer unleashed a powerful uppercut that sent his opponent reeling backward.
- The coach demonstrated an effective uppercut technique, emphasizing the importance of body rotation.
- The MMA fighter executed a devastating uppercut that knocked out his opponent instantly.
- The street fighter used an uppercut to break free from the assailant's grasp.
- The young fighter's uppercut showed surprising power and precision for his age.
- The veteran boxer relied on his signature uppercut to secure the victory in his final fight.
- The uppercut was a critical part of the boxer's strategy, as it kept his opponent at bay.
- The uppercut caused the opponent's head to snap back violently, disorienting him.
- The fighter's relentless uppercuts wore down his opponent's defenses.
- The boxer timed his uppercut perfectly, catching his opponent off guard and sending him crashing to the canvas.
FAQs About the word uppercut
a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
one-two, counter, swing, shiver, body blow, knee, kick, right, left, sucker punch
No antonyms found.
The boxer unleashed a powerful uppercut that sent his opponent reeling backward.
The coach demonstrated an effective uppercut technique, emphasizing the importance of body rotation.
The MMA fighter executed a devastating uppercut that knocked out his opponent instantly.
The street fighter used an uppercut to break free from the assailant's grasp.