counterattack

noun

Meaning

An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents
To attack in response to an attack by opponents

Etymology / origin

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Related words

counterstrike(English)countermove(English)counter-offensive(English)counter-attack(English)counteraction(English)countermeasure(English)counter(English)counteract(English)repulsed(English)bridgehead(English)retake(English)repelled(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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