Definition of Counterattack

1. Verb. Make a counterattack.

Exact synonyms: Counterstrike
Generic synonyms: Assail, Attack

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

3. Noun. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
Exact synonyms: Counterplay
Generic synonyms: Attack
Category relationships: Chess, Chess Game

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Counterattack

counteranions
counterappeal
counterappeals
counterargue
counterargued
counterargues
counterarguing
counterargument
counterarguments
counterattack
counterattacked
counterattacker
counterattackers
counterattacking
counterattacks
counterattract
counterattracted
counterattracting
counterattraction
counterattractions
counterattractive
counterattracts
counterbalance
counterbalanced

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