counterattack (Meaning)
counterattack (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.
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
counterattack (v)
make a counterattack
Synonyms & Antonyms of counterattack
Synonyms:
counterattack Sentence Examples
- The army planned a swift and decisive counterattack to regain control of the territory lost to the enemy.
- As soon as they detected the enemy's advance, the troops prepared for a counterattack.
- The unexpected counterattack caught the opposing forces off guard, leading to a significant shift in momentum.
- The commander ordered his units to launch a counterattack as soon as they identified the enemy's weak flank.
- Despite facing heavy casualties, the soldiers pressed on with their counterattack, determined to reclaim their position.
- The air force coordinated closely with ground units to provide support for the infantry's counterattack.
- The enemy's counterattack was fierce, but our defenses held, and we repelled their forces.
- The navy's swift counterattack prevented the enemy fleet from gaining a strategic advantage.
- The general devised a cunning strategy that lured the enemy into a vulnerable position, allowing for a devastating counterattack.
- The success of the counterattack boosted morale among the troops and bolstered their confidence in the ongoing conflict.
FAQs About the word counterattack
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc., (chess) an attack that is in
assault, counteroffensive,attack, counterpunch, counterassault, offensive,counterstrike, blitzkrieg, onslaught, sortie
No antonyms found.
The army planned a swift and decisive counterattack to regain control of the territory lost to the enemy.
As soon as they detected the enemy's advance, the troops prepared for a counterattack.
The unexpected counterattack caught the opposing forces off guard, leading to a significant shift in momentum.
The commander ordered his units to launch a counterattack as soon as they identified the enemy's weak flank.
