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What is the noun for counterpunch?

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counterpunch
  1. A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
  2. (printing, historical) A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. counterstrike, counteroffensive, counterattack, counterassault, counterblow, retaliatory blow, return blow, retribution, reprisal, countermove, counteraction, reciprocation, revenge, vengeance, retaliation, reaction, response, eye for an eye, fightback, counter-attack, defence, defense, attack, neutralisation, rally, neutralization, requital, payback, tit for tat, repayment, comeback, getting even, comeuppance, punishment, counterstroke, ultion, avengement, avenging, lex talionis, measure for measure, blow for blow, a Roland for an Oliver, redress, recrimination, retributive justice, settling of scores, evening of score, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, a tooth for a tooth, satisfaction … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “Kenneth threw a counterpunch and Malcolm stumbled backwards, giving his cousin time to speak.”
counterpuncher
  1. (tennis) A player who returns every ball and relies on the opponent making mistakes
  2. (boxing) A boxer who commonly counterpunches.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. retriever, defensive baseliner
  4. Examples:
      5. “The counterpuncher's strategy was to frustrate opponents by consistently returning every ball, waiting for them to make mistakes.”
      “Greenberg, rather than standing off trying to counter the counterpuncher, began to take some much-needed risks and take the fight to Kulikauskas.”
      “We all noticed the sharpness and quickness of his reactions-as a counterpuncher he had no equal.”
counterpunchers
  1. plural of counterpuncher
  2. Synonyms:
      3. retrievers, boxers, fighters, prizefighters, pugilists, pug, gladiators, bruisers, warriors, wrestlers, scrappers, ringsters, combatants, prize fighters, sparring partners, avengers, vigilantes, punishers, chastisers, retaliators, castigators, vindicators, nemeses, scourge … more
counterpunches
  1. plural of counterpunch
  2. Synonyms:
      3. counterstrikes, counteroffensives, counterattacks, counterassaults, counterblows, reciprocation, countermoves, counteractions, retribution, reprisal, vengeance, revenge, retaliation, responses, reactions, fightbacks, counter-attacks, defence, attacks, defense, neutralizations, rallies, tit for tats, requitals, payback, comebacks, repayments, comeuppances, counterstrokes, ultion, punishment, avengement, redresses, recriminations, wrath, vengefulness, satisfaction, ripostes, replies, counterplays, wreaks, counterinsurgencies, vendettas, vindictiveness, nemeses, quae pro quibus, returns … more
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