Synonyms for counterattack

Synonyms for (noun) counterattack

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 for (verb) counterattack

Synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike

Definition: make a counterattack

Similar words: assail, attack

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


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