Synonyms: counterattack, counterplay
Definition: (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
Similar words: attack
Definition: an offensive move in a sport or game
Usage: they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning
Synonyms: counterattack, countermove
Definition: an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Similar words: onrush, onset, onslaught, attack
Definition: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
Usage: the attack began at dawn
Synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike
Definition: make a counterattack
Definition: launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Usage: Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II; Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week