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COUNTERSTROKE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word counterstroke. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word counterstroke. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COUNTERSTROKE

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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

retaliation
nounn
noun

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

strike back
verbv
verb

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

Alternatives for COUNTERATTACK

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