counterattack

/kˈa‍ʊntəɹɐtˌæk/

/ˈkaʊntɝəˌtæk/

Counterattack

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

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

to counterattack

MAIN VERB

to make an attack in response to someone else's attack

Examples

1. And you're sort of, like, counterattacking.

2. These caterpillars have a counterattack.

3. The Sudanese government has promised a counterattack soon.

4. On June 17th, north of Boston, British troops launch a counterattack.