Speakur

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counterpunch

/kˈaʊntɚpˌʌntʃ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.01 in modern English

Syllables
coun-ter-punch
IPA
/kˈaʊntɚpˌʌntʃ/
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.

noun

A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

verb

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

verb

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

From counter- + punch.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

counterpunches (plural) counter-punch (alternative) counterpunches (present, singular) counterpunching (participle, present) counterpunched (participle, past) counterpunched (past)

Derived Forms

counterpuncher

Phrases

left hook punch up punch upward

Frequently Paired Words

left hook punch up punch upward

Synonyms

counterblow counterattack counterstrike parry counter

Questions

How do you pronounce counterpunch?
The recorded pronunciation is /kˈaʊntɚpˌʌntʃ/.
What does counterpunch mean?
A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
Where does counterpunch come from?
From counter- + punch.

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