Counterpunch (Noun)
Meaning
A return punch (especially by a boxer).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The champion's powerful counterpunch sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
- After taking a hard hit, the boxer landed a solid counterpunch that stunned his foe.
- In boxing, a well-timed counterpunch can be an effective way to turn the tables on your opponent.
- The underdog's quick counterpunch caught the favorite off guard, shifting the momentum of the fight.
- A lightning-fast counterpunch to the jaw sent the challenger stumbling backward.