counterpunch

English - English

Definition of counterpunch in English English dictionary

To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent

To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts

A punch delivered in return of a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

{i} retaliatory punch

Hyphenation

coun·ter·punch

Turkish pronunciation

kauntırpʌnç

Synonyms

counterblow, return, blow, retaliatory

Pronunciation

/ˈkountərˌpənʧ/ /ˈkaʊntɜrˌpʌnʧ/

Etymology

[ 'kaun-t&r-"p&nch ] (noun.) 1942. counter- +‎ punch