ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Counterjab

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Counterjab is a noun meaning A jab (thrust or insult) delivered in reply to a previous one.

Meaning

A jab (thrust or insult) delivered in reply to a previous one.

Example Sentences

And he made a counterjab at the United States, saying that the failure to fully equip Iraqi troops had damaged efforts to bring peace to the country, and if the United States speeded up the process of giving Iraqi troops equipment and weapons, the need for American troops could be significantly reduced within three to six months.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterinsult, counterbuff, countercharge, counterassault, counteraction, counterthrust.

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