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counterattack
verbgeneral usecommon/kõtɾɐɐtɐˈkaɾ/con·tra-a·ta·car
Definition
1To 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.”
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Common combinations
counterattack an attacklaunch a counterattack