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coun·ter·blow

 (koun′tər-blō′)
n.
A blow delivered in return.
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counterblow

(ˈkaʊntəˌbləʊ)
n
a retaliatory blow
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coun•ter•blow

(ˈkaʊn tərˌbloʊ)

n.
a blow given in return or retaliation, as in boxing. Also called counterpunch.
[1625–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.counterblow - a return blow; a retaliatory blow
blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"
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counterblow

noun
The act of retaliating:
counteraction, counterattack, reciprocation, reprisal, requital, retaliation, retribution, revenge, tit for tat, vengeance.
Idioms: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, like for like , measure for measure .
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Translations

counterblow

[ˈkaʊntəbləʊ] N → contragolpe m
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