Anagrams of: COUNTERATTACKED

• 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

• (of a gable or spire) furnished with a crocket (an ornament in the form of curved or bent foliage)

• a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England

• treat with excessive indulgence

• 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

• used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

• of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular