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
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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
counteroffensive,attack, assault, counterpunch, counterassault, onslaught, sortie, offensive,counterstrike, blitzkrieg
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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.
