counterattackers

noun

variants or counter-attackers
plural of counterattacker
as in predators

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  1. predators
  2. attackers
  3. assailants
  4. invaders
Noun
  • The male of the species remains alone with the eggs and fights off predators until his body gives out, at which point his flesh becomes the hatchlings’ first food.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With few predators in these new habitats, a single fish can produce more than 2 million eggs a year.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of predators
Noun
  • With the election approaching, Netanyahu is under pressure to demonstrate a strong show of force against Palestinian attackers to bolster his image for Israelis concerned with security.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Jordanian authorities had not confirmed the number of attackers as of Saturday.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of attackers
Noun
  • The assailants used firearms and explosives, igniting the vehicle.
    — Widlore Mérancourt, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bishop is enlisted by new director Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) to help Gibbs on his quest to track down the unknown assailants who tried to kill him.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of assailants
Noun
  • Inspect Indoor Harborage Areas Many seasonal invaders seeking overwintering spots can enter your home even through the tiniest cracks and gaps, according to Crumbley.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In 2021, the same government troops were routed from the same city – the capital of the northern region of Tigray – and seen as invaders.
    — Siyanne Mekonnen, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of invaders
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