1. A thrust or attack made in response to an opponent's thrust or attack, especially in fencing or combat.
Usage: Often used in fencing and martial arts contexts
2. A forceful response or retaliation to criticism, an argument, or an opposing action.
Usage: Figurative use in debate, politics, or interpersonal conflict

1. To make a thrust or attack in response to an opponent's move.
Usage: Third-person singular present or plural present form

Examples

• The fencer executed a perfect counterthrust after her opponent's lunge.
• His counterthrusts in the debate effectively challenged the opposing viewpoint.
• She counterthrusts with a sharp verbal response whenever criticized.
• The boxer's counterthrusts kept his opponent off balance throughout the match.
• The team's counterthrusts on defense prevented several scoring opportunities.
• He counterthrusts against the accusations with evidence of his innocence.
• In chess-like strategy, every move invites a counterthrust from the opponent.