counterpunch

[koun-ter-puhnch]

noun

counterblow.

Origin of counterpunch

First recorded in 1675–85; counter- + punch¹

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Contemporary Examples of counterpunch

The book is a counterpunch to the volumes of Oprah hagiography the publishing business has churned out over the years.
Oprah's Kremlinologist
Rebecca Dana
November 20, 2009

British Dictionary definitions for counterpunch

counterpunch

verb (intr)

to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack

noun

a return punch

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