counterattack
1. [ verb ] (military) make a counterattack
Synonyms: counterstrike
Related terms: attack
2. [ noun ] (military) an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Synonyms: countermove
Related terms: attack
3. [ noun ] (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
Synonyms: counterplay
Related terms: attack chess
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