counterpunch

Etymology
en

Noun

 * 1) A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
 * 2)  A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

Synonyms

 * , blow, retaliatory blow

Translations

 * Finnish:
 * Polish:
 * Portuguese: contragolpe

Verb

 * 1)  To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
 * 2) To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.