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counterattack

/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

counterattacksubstantiv

counterattacks

Pl.

/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

Übersetzungen

контратака

The team launched a swift counterattack after regaining possession.

Команда начала быструю контратаку после возвращения владения.

Definitionen

A military attack made in response to an enemy's attack.

The army launched a counterattack to regain the lost territory.

A response or retaliation to an attack or criticism.

The politician's counterattack during the debate was both swift and effective.

In sports, a quick offensive move made by a team immediately after defending against an opponent's attack.

The soccer team scored a goal on a brilliant counterattack after defending a corner kick.

Synonyme

strike back

counterattackverb

counterattacked

Präteritum

counterattacked

Partizip Perfekt

counterattacking

Gerundium

/ˌkaʊn.tər.əˈtæk/

/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.əˈtæk/

Übersetzungen

контратаковать

The army decided to counterattack after the enemy's advance.

Армия решила контратаковать после наступления врага.

Definitionen

To make an attack in response to an attack by an opponent.

The team managed to counterattack effectively after the opposing side scored a goal.

To respond to a criticism, accusation, or other non-physical attack with a retaliatory statement or action.

Pressed by reporters, the minister counterattacked by questioning the media's impartiality.

Synonyme

retaliate

respond

strike back

rebut

fight back

counterattackadjektiv

/ˈkaʊn.tər.əˌtæk/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.əˌtæk/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something connected with or intended for a counterattack.

Definitionen

Relating to or intended for a counterattack.

The commanders discussed their counterattack plans in detail.