Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

contra-atacar

verb
/ˌkɒntrə əˈtækər/
Definition
to counterattack
Examples
  • After the initial strike, the team decided to contra-atacar and regain control of the situation.
  • In sports, if one team is being aggressively attacked, they may choose to contra-atacar to turn the game around.
Meaning
The act of launching an attack in response to an attack from an opponent.
Synonyms
  • counterstrike
  • retaliate
  • respond