counterblast

/'kauntəblɑ:st/

Thân thiện

Her speech provoked a counterblast from her opponent.

Definition

Noun: A forceful, unrestrained, and often angry public reply or response to a criticism, accusation, or statement. It implies a reaction that is equal or greater in intensity to the original provocation.

Usage

A "counterblast" is used to describe a powerful verbal or written rebuttal. It is typically a public response to a public attack or challenge, characterized by its vigor and lack of restraint. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.

Examples

• The senator's speech was a fierce counterblast to the allegations made by the media.
• The company issued a detailed counterblast, denying all the claims in the investigative report.
• Her article served as a counterblast against the prevailing political ideology.

Advanced Usage

• "to issue a counterblast": To formally release or publish a strong rebuttal.
  • The ministry issued a counterblast against the foreign criticism.
• "in counterblast to": As a direct and forceful response to something.
  • He wrote the pamphlet in counterblast to the new regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Counterattack (n): An attack made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent. (More general, can be physical or verbal).
• Rebuttal (n): A refutation or contradiction, often more measured and logical than a "counterblast".
• Riposte (n): A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism. (Less forceful and more nimble than a "counterblast").

Synonyms

• Retort
• Rejoinder
• Countercharge
• Counterstatement

Antonyms

• Acquiescence
• Agreement
• Concession

Idioms and Phrases

• A blast and counterblast: Describes a situation of opposing public statements or attacks.
  • The debate degenerated into a blast and counterblast of personal insults.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a vigorous and unrestrained response
   • her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband