punch
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1.0
- noun
- /pʌnʧ/
:
puñetazo
- He delivered a powerful punch that knocked his opponent down during the match.
- throw a punch
- land a punch
- take a punch
It started from behind punches to the head.
- It started from behind punches to the head.
- Take that one step, do that one punch that you've done millions of times.
- So you'd been in front of a crowd, taken punches or whatever from from fans.
- I didn't see the punch coming and I'm on the deck.
- I rolled with the punches for a lot of this.
Examples
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When he turned to beg the man's pardon, he received a punch in the mouth.
Academic text (2016) -
Sailor tries to defend himself, but one big punch to his nose sends him down and out.
Fiction book (1990) -
Nobody took the first punch, but yeah, it came to that.
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The the ability to take a punch in the face and get back up.
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This one was a gut punch I never saw coming.
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No bang, one punch and the guy was unconscious.
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I duck most of her punches, but one or two hit me in the chest.
Fiction book (1991) -
But the winner isn't the fighter who lands the most punches; it's the one who doesn't quit.
Academic text (2008) -
After taking a solid punch to the jaw, he quickly regained his stance and continued to fight.
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The boxer practiced his punch technique to improve his performance in the ring.
Synonyms
459
1.0
A single strong blow against someone or something
271
2.0
A strong hit from a fist or weapon
61
2.8
A quick straight punch used in boxing
33
8.2
A hard hit that someone gives with the fist
32
1.0
A hard blow that can cause pain or damage
14
9.3
A hard hit with the fist, often in a fight
5
6.5
A quick hit with the fist
3
6.7
A very hard blow that hurts someone
1
6.3
A hard hit that strikes someone with the fist
1
3.6
A fast, sharp punch in boxing that hits an opponent quickly
1
6.9
A hard hit made with the fist
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
1
7.4
To have more success than people expect from your size or ability
- Informal
To get a sure chance to succeed, for example a job or a place on a team
Compounds
- Jargon
1
9.3
A short hard hit to the back of the neck that is dangerous and illegal in boxing
- Specialized
A small tool with a pointed end that makes a dent to mark where to drill
A sweet party punch made with rum and brandy, mixed with tea or water and served from a bowl
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Punch as a noun meaning 'a blow' shares the same root pungere 'to prick' as puncture, which helps explain the idea of a sudden, forceful strike. That's why a punch is a quick hit that drives into its target.