Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counter-attack
Noun / Verb
/ˈkaʊntər əˈtæk/
Definition
A military or strategic action taken in response to an enemy’s attack, typically aimed at thwarting or reversing the effects of that attack.
Examples
- After enduring several assaults, the army launched a decisive counter-attack.
- The team managed to score a goal during their opponent’s counter-attack.
Meaning
The act of responding to an aggressor’s offensive action, often with the intention of regaining lost ground or gaining an upper hand in a conflict.
Synonyms
- retaliation
- rebound
- recoiling
- response
