counterpunch

== English == === Alternative forms === counter-punch === Etymology === From counter- +‎ punch. === Noun === counterpunch (plural counterpunches) 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. Synonym: counterblow Near-synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike (printing, historical) A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Verb === counterpunch (third-person singular simple present counterpunches, present participle counterpunching, simple past and past participle counterpunched) (boxing) 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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ====