counterpunched
Returned the blow
Counterpunched is the past tense of counterpunch—to throw a punch in response to an opponent's attack.
In boxing, a counterpuncher waits for openings created by the other fighter's offensive moves: He counterpunched beautifully after slipping the jab.
Figuratively, it describes any retaliatory response: The campaign counterpunched with attack ads of their own.
Quick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- hookCurved catching device
- crossPass from side to side
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
sparring · knockout · bout · footwork · feint · bobbing · weaving · clinch
Responded with force
- paybackRetaliation for wrongs
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- reprisalPunitive action in return
tit-for-tat · reciprocity · counterattack · hit back · fighting back · evening the score · quid pro quo · settling scores
Solid mass, or impede
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- slipMinor error or misstep
- evasionAct of escaping detection
deflection · absorb · cover · shell · shoulder roll · duck · sidestep · protect
Art of choosing moments
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- openingGap or start
- exploitNotable act or abuse
capitalize · patience · setup · bait · drawing out · reading · opportunity · calculated
jab
Quick, straight blow
combination · sparring · knockout · bout · footwork · feint · bobbing · weaving · clinch · ring
struck back
Responded with force
- paybackRetaliation for wrongs
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
reprisal · tit-for-tat · reciprocity · counterattack · hit back · fighting back · evening the score · quid pro quo · settling scores · backlash
block
Solid mass, or impede
evasion · deflection · absorb · cover · shell · shoulder roll · duck · sidestep · protect
timing
Art of choosing moments
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- openingGap or start
exploit · capitalize · patience · setup · bait · drawing out · reading · opportunity · calculated · precision
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