Synonyms of counterattacks

counterattacks

noun

variants or counter-attacks

plural of counterattack

as in attacks

an attack made to counter an enemy's attack

suddenly the tide of battle turned, and the rebels, who had been falling back, made a furious counterattack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• counteroffensives
• assaults
• counterstrikes
• counterpunches
• onslaughts
• counterassaults
• offensives
• sorties
• sallies
• blitzkriegs
• charges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterattacks

The District 13 rebels and the Capitol engage in a series of attacks, counterattacks, and clandestine missions. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026

By September and October, Russia was also suffering net battlefield territorial losses amid successful Ukrainian counterattacks around Kupyansk, Oleksandrivka and Lyman. — Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Saudi officials have provided little information about the Houthis' counterattacks. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Varas acknowledged after the Philadelphia loss that San Diego has struggled with turnovers and its positioning when trying to prevent counterattacks. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Ukrainian counterattacks against Russian refineries have also sparked fuel shortages. — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026

Coaches around the league rave about Spagnuolo’s ability to enter a game with a plan and then build counterattacks from there. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

For example, Way of the Sword rewards defensive play in the form of Issen, powerful counterattacks that are triggered by attacking before an enemy strikes. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Capcom is emphasizing deliberate blade-on-blade combat, with precise parries, directional deflects, Issen counterattacks, Reflex Combos, Oni Armaments, Oni Strength, Oni Agility, soul absorption, environmental attacks and dynamic dismemberment. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026