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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.


Synonymscountermove


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


Synonymscounterplay


Broader (hypernym)attack


Domain categorychess, chess game


English verb: counterattack

1. counterattack (competition) make a counterattack


Synonymscounterstrike


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)assail, attack









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