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counterpunch
[ koun-ter-puhnch ]
counterpunch
/ ˈkaʊntəˌpʌntʃ /
verb
- to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack
noun
- a return punch
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Word History and Origins
Origin of counterpunch1
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Example Sentences
Long-term resistance to Saban’s dominance is futile, but occasional counterpunches can be lots of fun.
From FiveThirtyEight
“Ordinarily, you see punch-counterpunch-punch,” as the attacked party tries to fend off the intruder, the former official said.
From The Daily Beast
The book is a counterpunch to the volumes of Oprah hagiography the publishing business has churned out over the years.
From The Daily Beast
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