counterattackers

variants or counter-attackers
Definition of counterattackersnext
plural of counterattacker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterattackers
Noun
  • In ‌his closing ⁠argument on March 3, prosecutor Andrew Jones said the brothers masqueraded as party boys but really were predators.
    Luc Cohen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Wasserman Schultz emphasized that her biggest concern is the dark web, where networks of predators buy and sell child pornography while evading detection.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Executive visibility now cuts both ways Each social media post, keynote address, podcast appearance, and earnings call involving your CEO provides potential training data for attackers.
    James Richardson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Villa got into a groove, emboldened by attackers in rhythm and few fitness concerns.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • He was forced into a car by a group of assailants, leaving behind the friend who reported the incident to the police.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The three assailants ran further into the Amtrak station and have not been caught.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The game got chaotic in the final minutes as several pitch invaders ran onto the field attempting to reach Messi.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
  • As cracks in the body’s armor develop, toxic invaders can slip through.
    Sonya Collins, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Counterattackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterattackers. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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