English noun: counterattack | |||
1. | counterattack (act) an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. | ||
Synonyms | countermove | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attack, onrush, onset, onslaught | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | riposte | ||
2. | counterattack (act) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board | ||
Synonyms | counterplay | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attack | ||
Domain category | chess, chess game | ||
English verb: counterattack | |||
1. | counterattack (competition) make a counterattack | ||
Synonyms | counterstrike | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assail, attack | ||