Word: counterpunches
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
pun
ches
Definition: Third-person singular of counterpunch; a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: punch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To strike with one's fist.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ponchonner
Language: fro
Decoded: ponchonner
Meaning: to punch
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third person singular present of verbs