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Definition of Counterattack
1. Verb. Make a counterattack.
2. Noun. An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..
Exact synonyms: Countermove
Generic synonyms: Attack, Onrush, Onset, Onslaught
Specialized synonyms: Riposte
Generic synonyms: Attack, Onrush, Onset, Onslaught
Specialized synonyms: Riposte
3. Noun. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
Definition of Counterattack
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of counter-attack) ¹
2. Verb. (alternative spelling of counter-attack) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counterattack
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]