Near-synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike
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Counterpunch
Synonyms for "counterpunch" (6 found)
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Noun(3 words)
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3 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- vastaisku noun (punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else)
Polish
1 entries- kontra noun (punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else)
Portuguese
1 entries- contragolpe noun (punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else)
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She stands just a little over 5-foot-6, but her two-handed ground strokes off both wings, inspired by the four-time Australian Open champion Monica Seles, allow her to create sharp angles and counterpunching power.
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