counterpunch vs punch

counterpunch and punch both are nouns.

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

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

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

counterpunch (noun)	punch (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	(boxing) a blow with the fist
	a tool for making holes or indentations
	an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl

counterpunch (verb)	punch (verb)
	deliver a quick blow to
	make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
	drive forcibly as if by a punch