counterpunch

Meaning

Noun

1. A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
2. (historical) A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

Verb

1. To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
2. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

Synonyms

counter

parry

backlash

riposte

whitelash

counterblow

counteraction

Translations

contrapunxó

Konterschlag

contragolpe

contraataque

contragolpe

quite

Etymology

From counter- + punch.