counterassault (Meaning)
counterassault
an assault undertaken in response to or in defense against an assault made by another
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counterassault Sentence Examples
- The military devised a strategic counterassault to repel the advancing enemy forces.
- The defensive line held strong against the enemy's initial offensive, prompting a hasty counterassault.
- The counterassault caught the enemy off guard, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
- The swift and decisive counterassault effectively neutralized the enemy's threat.
- The counterassault was met with heavy resistance, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.
- Intelligence reports indicated that the enemy was preparing a counterassault to break the siege.
- The amphibious counterassault landed on the enemy's stronghold, forcing them to abandon their positions.
- The counterassault was spearheaded by elite special forces units, who engaged in close-quarters combat with the enemy.
- The enemy's counterassault was repulsed due to superior firepower and tactical coordination.
- The counterassault succeeded in capturing key enemy positions and securing a strategic advantage.
FAQs About the word counterassault
an assault undertaken in response to or in defense against an assault made by another
counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike, assault,attack, sortie, onslaught, offensive, charge, sally
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The military devised a strategic counterassault to repel the advancing enemy forces.
The defensive line held strong against the enemy's initial offensive, prompting a hasty counterassault.
The counterassault caught the enemy off guard, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
The swift and decisive counterassault effectively neutralized the enemy's threat.
