counterblow

noun

Definition of counterblownext
as in counter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterblow
  1. counter
  2. body blow
  3. blow
  4. hook
  5. hit
  6. clip
  7. stroke
  8. belt
Noun
  • Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The grippy non-slip silicone also makes these ideal for rolling out dough while keeping your counters clean.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of counter
Noun
  • Even putting aside a death toll on both sides that could dwarf the war in Ukraine, a war in Taiwan would be a body blow to the global economy.
    Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The strike is just the latest body blow for the company.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of body blow
Noun
  • And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • In a game of dueling masterpieces from Nikola Jokic and Kyrie Irving, neither of them dealt the decisive blow.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Especially in the first half, the Warriors didn’t let the Wizards off the hook for being undisciplined.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The broadcaster is not on the hook to be proactive here, but rather reactive.
    Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of hook
Noun
  • If Trump did withdraw American support, Ukraine’s defense against the Kremlin would take a massive hit.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • There are a number of events running concurrently with the skate rink, including Flashback Fridays with Classic Hits 103.7 radio station personalities playing hits from the 1980s; classical music on lazy Sunday mornings and a Black Friday dance party to burn off those Thanksgiving calories.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Audio clips from Wolff’s August 2017 interview with Epstein — two years before he was found dead in a jail cell — can be found at the Daily Beast’s website.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clip
Noun
  • Among those who did have a stroke, about 4,850 had a severe stroke, which the study defined as becoming unable to walk or attend to daily tasks like eating or getting dressed without aid, up to death.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
  • His daughter Sallie Edwards said the cause of death was complications from a stroke, the New York Times reported.
    Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But with three heartbreaking murders under his belt, the city under his thumb, and The Batman: Part II looming, Oz Cobb is standing tall at the end of The Penguin, redefining the character and readying him for a return to whatever future version of Gotham beckons him back home.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of belt
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