Synonyms for Upper-cuts:
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n.
• blow
- bang
, - bash
, - bat
, - belt
, - biff
, - blindside
, - bop
, - buffet
, - bump
, - clip
, - clout
, - clump
, - collision
, - concussion
, - crack
, - cut
, - ding
, - impact
, - jab
, - jar
, - jolt
, - kick
, - knock
, - knockout
, - knuckle sandwich
, - ko
, - lick
, - percussion
, - poke
, - pound
, - punch
, - rap
, - shock
, - slam
, - slap
, - slug
, - smack
, - smash
, - sock
, - strike
, - stroke
, - swat
, - swing
, - swipe
, - thrust
, - thump
, - thwack
, - uppercut
, - wallop
, - whack
, - whomp
, - zap
.
• hit
- Fisticuff
, - bell-ringer
, - blow
, - bonk
, - box
, - butt
, - chop
, - clash
, - cuff
, - glance
, - one-two punch
, - paste
, - pat
, - plunk
, - roundhouse
, - shot
, - slog
, - spank
, - tap
, - whammy
, - whop
, - zinger
.
-
v.
• hit
- batter
, - beat
, - blast
, - blitz
, - brain
, - clap
, - clobber
, - club
, - cudgel
, - dab
, - flail
, - flax
, - flog
, - give a black eye
, - hammer
, - hook
, - knock around
, - knock out
, - lace
, - lambaste
, - larrup
, - lather
, - let fly
, - let have it
, - lob
, - nail
, - pellet
, - pelt
, - percuss
, - pop
, - ride roughshod
, - stone
, - thrash
, - trash
, - whang
.
What are the hypernyms for Upper-cuts?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
punches, striking techniques, physical combat techniques, punches with hands.
What are the opposite words for upper-cuts?
Upper-cuts are a type of punch that is diagonal and upward in motion. The antonyms for upper-cuts would be the opposite motions: downward and horizontal punches. A downward punch is called a haymaker punch or a straight punch, and it is delivered in a direct line toward the opponent's chest, chin, or face. The horizontal punch is a cross-punch, thrown from the rear hand, with a twisting motion of the hips and shoulders. These punches can be used to counter or defend against an upper-cut. Knowing these antonyms is crucial in boxing or martial arts training to improve one's fighting skills and techniques.
What are the antonyms for Upper-cuts?
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