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counterstriking

counterstrikeverb

counterstriking

Герундий

Translations

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

take revenge on

pay back

return a blow

lash out

respond in kind

return fire

fight back

hit back

strike back

Antonyms

stand down

counterstrikenoun

Definitions

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

The army launched a counterstrike at dawn.

counterstrikeadjective

Definitions

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

The country developed a counterstrike plan.