Word: counterpunch
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
punch
Definition: To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
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 thrust against; to poke.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ponchonner
Language: fro
Decoded: ponchonner
Meaning: to punch