counterattack

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counterattack

The player planned a counterattack to regain control of the center.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A retaliatory attack: An attack made in response to an opponent's attack, aiming to regain advantage or initiative.
    • A tactical response in conflict: In military or strategic contexts, an offensive action taken by a defending force against an attacking enemy.

  2. Verb:

    • To launch a retaliatory attack: To attack in response to an attack from an opponent.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The general ordered a swift counterattack to reclaim the lost territory.
    • In the debate, her sharp counterattack effectively dismantled his argument.

  • Verb:

    • After losing the first set, the tennis player counterattacked with powerful serves.
    • The defending army counterattacked at dawn, surprising the invaders.
Advanced Usage

  • "To mount a counterattack": To organize and launch a retaliatory strike.

    • The company mounted a fierce counterattack against the negative press.

  • "A preemptive counterattack": A retaliatory strike launched in anticipation of an imminent attack.

    • The strategy involved a preemptive counterattack to disrupt the enemy's plans.
Variants and Related Words

  • Counteroffensive (n): A large-scale counterattack.

    • The battle turned with the launch of a major counteroffensive.

  • Counterpunch (n/v): Literally, a punch thrown in boxing immediately after blocking an opponent's punch; figuratively, a quick retaliatory action.

    • The candidate's counterpunch during the interview went viral.
Synonyms
  • Retaliation: The action of returning a military attack; retaliation.
  • Riposte: A quick, clever reply or action in response to criticism or an attack.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

  • To fight back: To resist an attack or defend oneself aggressively.

    • The community decided to fight back against the new regulations.

  • To strike back: To attack someone who has attacked you.

    • He vowed to strike back against those who betrayed him.
Related Idioms
  • "The best defense is a good offense": This proverb suggests that attacking can be the most effective form of defense, closely related to the concept of a counterattack.
    • Believing the best defense is a good offense, the team counterattacked immediately after winning possession.
counterattack

The player planned a counterattack to regain control of the center.

Noun
  1. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
  2. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Verb
  1. make a counterattack

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