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counterattack

verbgeneral usecommon/kõtɾɐɐtɐˈkaɾ/con·tra-a·ta·car

Definition

1

To attack in response to an attack; to make a retaliatory attack.

Usage examples

The troops were ordered to counterattack immediately.
She counterattacked the allegations with strong evidence.

Common combinations

counterattack an attacklaunch a counterattack