Associations to the word «Counterpunch»

Wiktionary

COUNTERPUNCH, noun. A punch delivered in return of a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
COUNTERPUNCH, verb. (boxing) To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
COUNTERPUNCH, verb. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

Dictionary definition

COUNTERPUNCH, noun. A return punch (especially by a boxer).

Wise words

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