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

A wonderful counterblast in The Times today to yesterday's extraordinary hatchet job on Cressida Bonas in the Mail.

From The Daily Beast

James I. sent forth his famous "Counterblast" and in the strongest manner condemned its use.

From Project Gutenberg

From your weed rose the cloud that no counterblast, royal or plebeian, has ever yet been able to sweep away from the lips of men.

From Project Gutenberg

Every time I made a false step, I had to devise some new “miracle” by way of counterblast.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Moore has already prewritten her counterblast to my criticism in her poem "to a Steam Roller."

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James I published a very intemperate Counterblast against Tobacco.

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