COUNTERATTACKS Synonyms

• a result

• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

• the manner in which something is greeted

• a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister

• the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

• the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

• action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

• a return blow; a retaliatory blow

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

• a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force

• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

• (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

• make a counterattack