clout vs counterpunch
counterpunch vs cloutclout and counterpunch both are nouns.
clout is a verb but counterpunch is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clout | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| counterpunch | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
counterpunch is a hyponym of
clout; that is, counterpunch is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
clout:
- clout: (boxing) a blow with the fist
- counterpunch: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Other hyponyms of clout include
counter, parry, haymaker, knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch, hook, jab, rabbit punch, sucker punch.
| clout (noun) | counterpunch (noun) |
|---|---|
| (boxing) a blow with the fist | a return punch (especially by a boxer) |
| a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | |
| special advantage or influence | |
| a target used in archery |
| clout (verb) | counterpunch (verb) |
|---|---|
| strike hard, especially with the fist |
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