counterattack

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counterattack Definition

• (n) an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
• (n) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent''s advantage in another part of the board
• (v) make a counterattack

counterattack Synonyms

• counterattack
• countermove
• counterplay
• counterstrike