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counterattack meaning and definition
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Definition of counterattack (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
- (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
- synonyms: counterplay
COUNTERATTACK verb
Definition of counterattack (verb)
- make a counterattack
- synonyms: counterstrike
Source: Princeton University Wordnet