Counterattack

/ˌkaʊn.tər.əˈtæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A retaliatory action taken in response to an attack, especially in a military context.

The general ordered a counterattack to regain control of the territory.

A response or reaction to criticism or an opposing point of view.

Her counterattack to the accusations was swift and well-prepared.

verb

To launch a counteroffensive in response to an attack.

The troops prepared to counterattack as soon as they received reinforcements.

To respond forcefully to criticism or opposition.

In the debate, he decided to counterattack his opponent's claims with strong evidence.

From the words 'counter-' meaning against, and 'attack' meaning to assault.

counterattack your opponent

To respond offensively against someone attacking you.

execute a counterattack

To carry out a response attack.

launch a counterattack

To initiate a retaliatory action.

attack

To aggressively confront or assail.

defense

The act of protecting against attack.

retaliation

The act of returning an attack.

offensive

An attacking operation or strategy.

Comeback

His comeback was so strong it felt like a counterattack.

Flip the script

She flipped the script on her detractors with a perfect counterattack.