counterattack

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English

Definitions

noun

An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

verb

To attack in response to an attack by opponents

Related words

Synonyms

counter-offensive counterstrike countermove counter-attack counteraction countermeasure counter counteract reaction respond response opposition retaliation retaliate contrary retaliatory

Antonyms

Associated

repulsed bridgehead retake repelled panzer recapture flank retreat tanks casualties relieve routed

Rhymes

crack slack black track hack rack back setback clack attack

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