counterblast

[ koun-ter-blast, -blahst ]

noun

1. an unrestrained and vigorously powerful response to an attacking statement.

counterblast

/ ˈkaʊntəˌblɑːst /

noun

1. an aggressive response to a verbal attack
2. a blast that counteracts another

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterblast¹

First recorded in 1560–70; counter- + blast

Example Sentences

It isn’t comfortable but is itself a counterblast against closing oneself off.

From The Guardian

He ended his counterblast with what sounded like a manifesto.

From The Guardian

We are now reduced to hoping that George Osborne, as editor of the London Evening Standard, will redeem himself by producing an effective counterblast to all of the Brexit nonsense.

From The Guardian

Prior to its seventh season, which kicks off Thursday at 10 p.m., the duo experienced a widely-reported shock of cultural counterblast.

From Salon

A counterblast to Mr Mistry was published on Thursday and finally detailed some of the company's complaints against its former chairman.

From BBC