noun
- a vigorous response or retaliation, especially in speech or writing
Usage: formal
Examples
- The senator issued a fierce counterblast to his opponent’s accusations.
- Her editorial was a counterblast against the proposed legislation.
- The company’s counterblast to the negative reviews was swift and detailed.
- His speech served as a counterblast to years of criticism.
- The author’s counterblast defended her controversial theories.
- The union leader delivered a counterblast to management’s proposals.