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counterattack

1 of 2noun
/ˈkaʊntɚəˌtæk/
Forms:counterattacks
1

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

  • The army launched a counterattack to regain lost ground.
  • Their counterattack surprised the opposing forces.
  • A swift counterattack turned the tide of the battle.
  • The rebels organized a counterattack to push back the advancing troops.
  • The general planned a counterattack after assessing the enemy's weaknesses.
Synonyms:
countermove
2

(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

Synonyms:
counterplay