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
  • In their larval stage, dragonflies are fierce aquatic predators that eat mosquito larvae.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Another jury in New Mexico found that Meta violated consumer protection laws and was negligent in protecting minors from predators on its platforms.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of predators
Noun
  • The cost per token for attackers is going towards zero, and the cost of defense for defenders is staying quite high.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026
  • If that were the case, the attackers might have gained broad control of the company’s infrastructure.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of attackers
Noun
  • The attack occurred Sunday night in Planadas, a town in Tolima province, where unidentified assailants fired rockets made from gas cylinders at a military base, according to Planadas Mayor Juan Camilo Hueje.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Days later, assailants stormed Moscow’s Crocus City Hall venue and killed more than 140 people.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of assailants
Noun
  • As the only people allowed in the city, the objective is to capture front-page-worthy snaps while avoiding dismemberment at the hands of extraterrestrial invaders.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of invaders
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