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counterattack

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of counterattack

an attack made to counter an enemyʼs attack

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

counterassault, counteroffensive, counterpunch, counterstrike
Words Related to counterattack

sally, sortie

blitzkrieg, charge

assault, attack, offensive, onslaught

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