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COUNTERATTACK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Counterattack.

Counterattack - as a 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.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countermove
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attackonrushonsetonslaught
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterplay

Counterattack - as a verb

Make a counterattack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterstrike

Example Sentences

"The team launched a successful counterattack in the last minutes of the game."
"The military forces prepared a fierce counterattack against the enemy troops."
"His swift counterattack caught his opponent off guard."
"The defensive line is trained to launch an immediate counterattack if necessary."
"The boxer quickly responded with a counterattack to his opponent's punch."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERATTACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERATTACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is COUNTERATTACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERATTACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is COUNTERATTACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERATTACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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