COUNTERATTACK Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word counterattack. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word counterattack. (close relations)

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	counterstrike				verb, nounv, n
	verb • make a counterattack
	comeback				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
	counterblow				nounn
	noun • a return blow; a retaliatory blow
	counteroffensive				nounn
	noun • a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force
	counterpunch				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a return punch (especially by a boxer)
	reprisal				nounn
	noun • a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
	retaliation				nounn
	noun • action taken in return for an injury or offense
	countermove				nounn
	noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
	counterplay				nounn
	noun • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

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