1. forceful responses or retorts, especially written or spoken arguments made in opposition to something
Usage: plural form of counterblast

Examples

• The senator’s speech prompted several counterblasts from the opposition party.
• Literary critics published counterblasts to the controversial review.
• The company issued counterblasts to the negative media coverage.
• His editorial drew fierce counterblasts from readers.
• The debate featured counterblasts from both sides of the issue.
• Academic counterblasts to the theory appeared in several journals.