COUNTERBLOW Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word counterblow. (close relations)
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counterattack | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board verb • make a counterattack | ||||||||
counteroffensive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force | ||||||||
counterpunch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a return punch (especially by a boxer) | ||||||||
reprisal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime | ||||||||
response | nounn | |||||||
noun • a result • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the manner in which something is greeted • a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange • the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals | ||||||||
retaliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • action taken in return for an injury or offense | ||||||||
counterstroke | nounn | |||||||
noun • A blow given in return. • A retaliation. |