Definition & Meaning of "counterattack"

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

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

Example

If we rebuff the initial assault, we can regroup and launch a counterattack to reclaim lost territory.

After the unexpected ambush, the soldiers retaliated with a swift and strategic counterattack against the enemy forces.

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