Counterattack Definition & Meaning

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Counterattack

Counterattack Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Counterattack? [n] an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. [v] make a counterattack Synonyms \| Synonyms for Counterattack: countermove \| counterstrike Related Terms \| Find terms related to Counterattack: aggravated assault \| aggression \| amphibious attack \| armed assault \| assailing \| assailment \| assault \| attack \| backfire \| banzai attack \| blitz \| blitzkrieg \| breakthrough \| charge \| comeback \| counterblast \| counterblow \| counterfire \| counterinsurgency \| countermeasure \| counteroffensive \| counterrevolution \| counterstep \| counterstroke \| coup de main \| crippling attack \| dead set at \| defense \| descent on \| diversion \| diversionary attack \| drive \| flank attack \| frontal attack \| gas attack \| head-on attack \| infiltration \| lightning attack \| lightning war \| mass attack \| megadeath \| mugging \| offense \| offensive \| onset \| onslaught \| overkill \| panzer warfare \| push \| retort \| run against \| run at \| rush \| sally \| shock tactics \| sortie \| strike \| unprovoked assault See Also \| assail \| attack \| attack \| onrush \| onset \| onslaught

Counterattack Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Counterattack?

[n] an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
[v] make a counterattack

Synonyms | Synonyms for Counterattack: countermove | counterstrike

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