Synonyms of counteroffensive

counteroffensive

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ə-ˌfen(t)-siv 

as in counterattack

an attack made to counter an enemy's attack

the army launched a counteroffensive at dawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterattack
• attack
• counterstrike
• counterpunch
• assault
• counterassault
• sortie
• onslaught
• blitzkrieg
• offensive
• sally
• charge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counteroffensive

Israel’s resulting counteroffensive has resulted in 74,000 Palestinian deaths, according to figures issued by the Gaza Health Ministry. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Washington thus should play to a stalemate but be ready to respond with a truly devastating counteroffensive if Iran raises the stakes. — James F. Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026

The campaign has put pressure on Russian logistics in Crimea, giving Ukrainian forces a degree of battlefield momentum that Kyiv has not enjoyed since its successful counteroffensives around Kherson and Kharkiv in late 2022. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Syrskyi made his mark with the defense of Kyiv, the Kharkiv counteroffensive and the incursion into Kursk. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026