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COUNTEROFFENSIVE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word counteroffensive. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word counteroffensive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COUNTEROFFENSIVE

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counterattack
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.

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

verb

• make a counterattack

counterblow
nounn
noun

• a return blow; a retaliatory blow

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.

counterstrike
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a counterattack

counterassault
verb, nounv, n
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Best Hypernyms For COUNTEROFFENSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counteroffensive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
offence offense offensive

Alternatives for COUNTERATTACK

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