counterattackers

variants or counter-attackers
plural of counterattacker

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterattackers
Noun
  • Researchers also warn that caimans may compete with alligators, crocodiles and other predators for food resources, potentially altering aquatic food webs over time.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • And as hundreds of pending lawsuits accuse social platforms of failing to protect children from mental health harms and online predators, companies have faced increasing pressure to age-gate their products even in places that haven’t yet implemented any age assurance law.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight attackers and thwarted an attempt to seize the checkpoint.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • At least 10 attackers participated in the killings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The assailants in each of the killings left the scenes before an officer arrived, and the police department has not announced an arrest in the homicides.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
  • In the meantime, one of the assailants picked up the victim's phone and threw it to the ground twice, damaging the device.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The sword serves as a warning to invaders, and there have been plenty over the centuries.
    Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • This natural method can be a gentle yet effective way to protect your plants from these common invaders.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
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“Counterattackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterattackers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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