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Noun: counterpunch  'kawn-tu(r),púnch
  1. A return punch (especially by a boxer)
    - parry, counter
Verb: counterpunch  'kawn-tu(r),púnch
  1. Through a return punch

Derived forms: counterpunches, counterpunching, counterpunched

Type of: biff [informal], clout, dong [Austral, NZ, informal], lick, poke, punch, slug

Encyclopedia: Counterpunch

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