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单词 counterpunch
释义

counterpunch

noun

coun·​ter·​punch ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpənch How to pronounce counterpunch (audio)
: a counter in boxing
also : a countering blow or attack
counterpunch intransitive verb
counterpuncher
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpən-chər How to pronounce counterpunch (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • counterassault
  • counterattack
  • counteroffensive
  • counterstrike
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Example Sentences

the last, desperate counterpunch of the German armies, known as the Battle of the Bulge
Recent Examples on the Web Running the ball more became the obvious counterpunch. Ralph D. Russo, Chron, 25 Aug. 2022 The Big Ten’s counterpunch came about 11 months later. Ralph D. Russo, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2022 But Butler and the Heat had a counterpunch for every Celtics jab. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 But after weeks and in some cases months of strong results, defenses began to adjust, and Williams provided a counterpunch, attacking closeouts by bulldozing toward the rim. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2022 The question was eclipsed by Rather’s theatrical counterpunch beforehand. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 26 Jan. 2022 Not far behind on their to-do list: finding a counterpunch for defensive pressure. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 19 Nov. 2021 Jimmy Carter implied his opponent was running a racist campaign, then backtracked after being accused of fomenting division (a common counterpunch of the called-out, then and now). Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2021 Baylor got its biggest lead of the half off the tip, a 9-3 opening salvo, that MSU responded to with 3-pointers from Christie and Walker for an 8-2 counterpunch to tie it, then took the lead on a Julius Marble three-point play. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

counterpunch

noun

as in counterattack
an attack made to counter an enemy's attack the last, desperate counterpunch of the German armies, known as the Battle of the Bulge

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • counterattack
  • counteroffensive
  • attack
  • counterstrike
  • assault
  • blitzkrieg
  • onslaught
  • counterassault
  • sortie
  • offensive
  • sally
  • charge
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