Counterattack

noun
'kæʊntərə,tæk

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.

    Similar:Countermove
    Type of:AttackOnrushOnset
  • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

    Similar:Counterplay
    Type of:Attack

Verb

  • make a counterattack

    Similar:Counterstrike
    Type of:AssailAttack

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Similar Words

  • Countermove
  • Counterstrike
  • Counterplay