Meaning & Definition of Counterattack in English
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Counterattack
/kaʊntərətæk/
noun
1. An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
synonym:
- counterattack,
- countermove
2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
synonym:
- counterattack,
- counterplay
verb
1. Make a counterattack
synonym:
- counterattack,
- counterstrike