カウンターパンチ

noun

counterpunch

Used in boxing and martial arts for a punch thrown immediately after an opponent's attack. Also used figuratively for a quick retaliatory action.

• 彼かれは相あい手てのジャブに合あわせてカウンターパンチを決きめた。

  He landed a counterpunch in response to his opponent's jab.

• その政せい治じ家かは批ひ判はんに対たいしてカウンターパンチを放はなった。

  The politician threw a counterpunch against the criticism.