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counterpunch
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coun·ter·punch  (kountr-pnch)
n.
A countering attack or blow, especially one delivered by a boxer.
intr.v. coun·ter·punched, coun·ter·punch·ing, coun·ter·punch·es
To deliver a counterpunch.
counter·puncher n.
counterpunch [ˈkaʊntəˌpʌntʃ] Boxing
vb (intr)
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) a return punch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.counterpunchcounterpunch - a return punch (especially by a boxer)
parry, counter
biff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
Translations
counterpunch [ˈkaʊntəpʌntʃ] N → contragolpe m


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