counterpunch
counterpunch · counterpunches · counterpunched · counterpunching
To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness…To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
US/kˈaʊntɚpˌʌntʃ/
Meaning
2 sensesTo deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
Origin
From counter- + punch.From counter- + punch.
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Forms
counterpunches, counterpunching, counterpunched, counterpunched| Base form | counterpunch · to counterpunch |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | counterpunches |
| Present participle | counterpunching |
| Past simple | counterpunched |
| Past participle | counterpunched |
regular · Lesson
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedcounterpuncher
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle