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counterattack

/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

counterattacknoun

counterattacks

/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

Translations

contre-attaqueAu sens militaire ou figuré.

The army launched a counterattack to regain the lost territory.

L'armée a lancé une contre-attaque pour reprendre le territoire perdu.

Additional translations

contre-attaqueEn sport.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

strike back

counterattackverb

counterattacked

Past Simple

counterattacked

Past Participle

counterattacking

ing-form

/ˌkaʊn.tər.əˈtæk/

/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.əˈtæk/

Translations

contre-attaquerAu sens militaire ou figuré.

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

L'équipe a réussi à contre-attaquer efficacement après que le camp adverse a marqué un but.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

retaliate

respond

strike back

rebut

fight back

counterattackadjective

/ˈkaʊn.tər.əˌtæk/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.əˌtæk/

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

Translations

de contre-attaque

The commanders discussed their counterattack plans in detail.

Les commandants ont discuté en détail de leurs plans de contre-attaque.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for a counterattack.

The commanders discussed their counterattack plans in detail.