Counterstroke

Synonyms of counterstroke

• retaliation
• counterblow
• reprisal

Antonyms of counterstroke

• progress
• advancement
• promotion

Collocations of counterstroke

swift counterstroke

Frequency: 70 %

The fencer delivered a swift counterstroke to catch his opponent off guard.

deadly counterstroke

Frequency: 60 %

The assassin's deadly counterstroke ended the target's life instantly.

unexpected counterstroke

Frequency: 50 %

The unexpected counterstroke turned the tide of the battle in their favor.

precise counterstroke

Frequency: 45 %

The archer's precise counterstroke hit the bullseye every time.

swift and deadly counterstroke

Frequency: 40 %

The ninja's swift and deadly counterstroke left no chance for the enemy to react.

Idiomatic Expressions for counterstroke

• Phrase: a counterstroke to violence
  Meaning: a response or action taken to counteract or oppose violence
  Usage: The government announced a counterstroke to violence by increasing police presence in high-crime areas.