as in counterattacks
an attack made to counter an enemy's attack
the last, desperate counterpunch of the German armies, known as the Battle of the Bulge
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counterattacks
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That’s in part due to throwing all the chips in the middle and not being ready for counterattacks.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025 -
When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Counterpunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpunches. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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