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Counterpunch

noun
Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
2.nounA punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
3.verbTo deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
4.verbTo deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

Synonyms

blowcounterblowretaliatoryreturnparrycountercounter-punchcross-countercountermovecounterplaycounterpushcounterstroke

Rhymes With

bunchsquinchmunchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunch
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