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counterstrike

/ˈkaʊn.tə.straɪk/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.straɪk/

counterstrikenoun

/ˈkaʊn.tə.straɪk/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.straɪk/

Translations

контрударвоен.

The army launched a counterstrike at dawn.

Армия нанесла контрудар на рассвете.

Additional translations

контратакавоен.; более широкое по смыслу соответствие

Definitions

A retaliatory attack or strike made in response to an attack.

The army launched a counterstrike at dawn.

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Antonyms

first move

initial attack

preemptive attack

first strike

preemptive strike

counterstrikeverb

Translations

контратаковатьвоен.

If they are attacked again, they will counterstrike immediately.

Если на них снова нападут, они немедленно контратакуют.

Definitions

To launch a retaliatory attack in response to an attack.

If they are attacked again, they will counterstrike immediately.

Synonyms

hit back

pay back

return a blow

lash out

respond in kind

return fire

fight back

retaliate

strike back

counterattack

take revenge on

Antonyms

stand down

counterstrikeadjective

Attributive use of the noun; no comparative or superlative forms.

Translations

контрударныйвоен.; атрибутивное употребление

The country developed a counterstrike plan.

Страна разработала контрударный план.

Definitions

Used before another noun to describe something intended as a retaliatory strike or counterattack.

The country developed a counterstrike plan.

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