counterblow
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:After the company publicly criticized the competitor, the competitor took a counterblow by launching a lobbying campaign against the company's future projects.
Definition:To suffer a retaliation or after-effect of an action or criticism.
From take a counterblow
Example:The politician always seems to be one step ahead, countering every gaffe with an even harder counterblow back.
Definition:To retaliate with an attack or criticism.
From counterblow back
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