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counterpunch

/ˈkaʊntəpʌntʃ/noun

उच्चारण काउन्टपन्च

जवाबी मुक्का, प्रत्याघात

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a punch given in reply to a punch from an opponent, especially in boxing

    जवाबी मुक्का, प्रत्याघात

    • He dodged the jab and landed a powerful counterpunch.
  2. 2

    [C]

    an attack or criticism made in reply to one made against you

    जवाबी हमला, पलटवार

    • The minister's speech was a counterpunch to the opposition's charges.

    Synonyms counter-attack riposte retaliation

verb
  1. 1

    [I]

    to hit or attack somebody in reply after they have hit or attacked you

    जवाबी मुक्का मारना, पलटवार करना

    • The young boxer waited patiently and counterpunched well.