COUNTERRAIDED Synonyms

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

• make a counterattack

• act in opposition to

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• 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

• To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.

• To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• force or drive back

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• cause to move back by force or influence

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

• show a response or a reaction to something

• react verbally

• respond favorably or as hoped

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

• make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil