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