counterblow
/kaʊntərbloʊ/Definitions
1. noun
A return blow or attack, especially in a duel or fight.
“He landed a solid counterblow to his opponent’s jaw.”
2. noun
A counterattack or countermeasure.
“The military’s counterblow against the enemy’s invasion was swift and decisive.”
3. noun
A reply, especially a witty or clever one.
“Her witty counterblow at the joke left the audience in stitches.”