counterpunch
/ˈkaʊntərˌpʌntʃ/
verb
- To throw a punch in response to an opponent's punch.
- He learned to counterpunch effectively after months of training.
- The fighter waited for an opening and then counterpunched with precision.
- If you counterpunch too early, you might leave yourself open.
- To respond sharply to a criticism or attack.
- When accused of lying, he counterpunched with evidence of the truth.
- She counterpunched by pointing out the flaws in his argument.
- The CEO counterpunched with a statement defending the company's actions.
Synonyms
noun
- A punch thrown in response to an opponent's punch, especially in boxing.
- She practiced her counterpunch repeatedly to improve her defense.
- The boxer landed a quick counterpunch after dodging the jab.
- His best move was a powerful counterpunch that caught the opponent off guard.
- A sharp verbal or written reply to a criticism or attack.
- He waited for the right moment to make his counterpunch in the argument.
- Her editorial was a strong counterpunch to the negative review.
- The politician delivered a clever counterpunch during the debate.