Counterattack
/ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/
Definitions
- (n.) An attack made in response to one by an adversary.
The army launched a swift counterattack to regain lost ground.
- (v.) To make an attack in response to one by an opponent.
The troops counterattacked after the enemy's initial assault.
Forms
- counterattacks
- counterattacked
- counterattacking
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Commentary
Often used in military or strategic legal contexts to describe reactive measures; precise context helps distinguish between noun and verb uses.
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