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counterattack
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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 counterassault, counteroffensive, counterpunch, counterstrike Related Words sally, sortie; blitzkrieg, charge; assault, attack, offensive, onslaught
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