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counterattack

UK
/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/
US
/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/

Translations

counterattacknoun
counterattacks
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/
US
/ˌkaʊntərəˈtæk/
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.
Synonyms
rebuttal
strike back
comeback
reversal
retaliation
counterattackverb
counterattacked
Past Simple
counterattacked
Past Participle
counterattacking
Gerund
UK
/ˌkaʊn.tər.əˈtæk/
US
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.əˈtæk/
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.
Synonyms
retaliate
respond
strike back
rebut
fight back
counterattackadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tər.əˌtæk/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.əˌtæk/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something connected with or intended for a counterattack.
de contre-attaque
The commanders discussed their counterattack plans in detail.
Les commandants ont discuté en détail de leurs plans de contre-attaque.

Definitions

counterattacknoun
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.
counterattackverb
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.
counterattackadjective
Relating to or intended for a counterattack.
The commanders discussed their counterattack plans in detail.
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