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- [koun-ter-bloh]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbloʊ/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.bləʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-bloh]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbloʊ/
Definitions of counterblow word
- noun counterblow a retaliatory blow 3
- noun counterblow a blow given in return 3
- noun counterblow a blow given in return or retaliation, as in boxing. 1
- noun counterblow A blow given in return. 1
- noun counterblow A blow delivered in return of a previous blow by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match. 0
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Origin of counterblow
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; counter- + blow1
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Parts of speech for Counterblow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterblow popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counterblow usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counterblow
noun counterblow
- retribution — requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.
- revenge — to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
- reprisal — (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
- counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
- reciprocation — an act or instance of reciprocating.
Antonyms for counterblow
noun counterblow
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
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