noun

1. A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.

2. A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

Synonyms: blow, counterblow, retaliatory, return

verb

1. To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.

2. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.