coun·ter·at·tack (koun t r--t k )n. A return attack. intr. & tr.v. (koun tr--tk) coun·ter·at·tacked, coun·ter·at·tack·ing, coun·ter·at·tacks To deliver a return attack or make a return attack against. |
counterattack [ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk]
n
an attack in response to an attack
vb
to make a counterattack (against)
Attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of the enemy's purpose in attacking. In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives. See also countermove; counteroffensive.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | counterattack - an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. attack, onrush, onset, onslaught - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" riposte - (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge |
| 2. | counterattack - (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board attack - an offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning" chess game, chess - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king | |
| Verb | 1. | counterattack - make a counterattack |
Translations
counterattack [ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk]
counterattack [ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk]
1. n → contrattacco
2. vt & vi → contrattaccare
counterattack [ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk]
1. n → contrattacco
2. vt & vi → contrattaccare
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