counterstrike

as in counterattack
an attack made to counter an enemy's attack after countless strikes and counterstrikes, the positions of both armies remained essentially unchanged

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“Counterstrike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrike. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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