counterpunch

  1. Noun.  A punch delivered in return of a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
  2. Verb.  (boxing) To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
  3. Verb.  To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

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