counterattack

[US]/'kaʊntərə,tæk/
[UK]/'kaʊntərə,tæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. retaliation, a defensive move made in response to an attack

Phrases & Collocations

launch a counterattack

Example Sentences

The team launched a fierce counterattack in the second half.

He devised a clever counterattack strategy to outsmart his opponent.

The army prepared for a massive counterattack against the enemy forces.

The fighter pilot executed a daring counterattack to take down the enemy aircraft.

The company's marketing team planned a counterattack to regain market share.

The chess player made a strategic counterattack to turn the game in his favor.

The boxer absorbed his opponent's punches before launching a powerful counterattack.

The cybersecurity team detected a cyberattack and quickly launched a counterattack to protect the network.

The political party faced criticism but planned a counterattack to defend their policies.

The tennis player anticipated his opponent's move and prepared a swift counterattack.

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