counter-attack
ˈcounter-attack [counter-attack counter-attacks counter-attacked counter-attacking] noun, verb BrE NAmE
noun
an attack made in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument
•Loyal armed forces launched a counter-attack against the rebels.
•The Inter player was swift to respond with a counter-attack.
verb intransitive, transitive ~ (sb)
to make an attack in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument
Syn: ↑retaliate
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