Sekirov Dictionary

counterpunch

noun2

  1. A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
  2. (historical) A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

verb2

  1. To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
  2. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
forms

counterpunched · counterpunching · counterpunches

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