counterattack

/ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/
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Other forms: counterattacks; counterattacked; counterattacking

Definitions of counterattack
  1. noun
    an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
    synonyms: countermove
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    types:
    riposte
    (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
    type of:
    attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  2. noun
    (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
    synonyms: counterplay
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    type of:
    attack
    an offensive move in a sport or game
  3. verb
    make a counterattack
    synonyms: counterstrike
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    type of:
    assail, attack
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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