counterpunch vs clout

counterpunch and clout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counterpunch	Yes	No	No	No
clout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clout is a hypernym of counterpunch; that is, clout is a word with a broader meaning than counterpunch:

Other hypernyms of counterpunch include biff, lick, poke, punch, slug.

counterpunch (noun)	clout (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	(boxing) a blow with the fist
	a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
	special advantage or influence
	a target used in archery

counterpunch (verb)	clout (verb)
	strike hard, especially with the fist