uppercut (Meaning)
Wordnet
uppercut (n)
a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
Synonyms & Antonyms of uppercut
Synonyms:
- knock
- counterpunch
- switch
- bop
- welt
- pummeling
- swipe
- knockout
- buffet
- sock
- haymaker
- whack
- pound
- pelt
- thwack
- wham
- biff
- thump
- thud
- blow
- KO
- clap
- slug
- hand
- box
- slap
- knockdown
- chop
- cuff
- right-hander
- rabbit punch
- counterstroke
- hack
- lash
- stinger
- fillip
- hit
- clip
- belt
- bat
- cruncher
- hook
- stroke
- smack
- wallop
- stripe
- punch
- sidewinder
- counterblow
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)
body blow, shiver, counter,roundhouse, sucker punch, one-two, left, knee, kick, right
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.