Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counterattack
Noun / Verb
/ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/
Definition
A military tactic in which one army attacks after having been attacked, intended to regain lost ground or initiative.
Examples
- After the enemy launched a surprise strike, the general quickly organized a counterattack to reclaim their territory.
- The team’s counterattack caught their opponents off guard, resulting in a swift goal.
Meaning
A counterattack is a response to an attack, aimed at an opponent’s forces or positions, typically to surprise and push back the aggressor.
Synonyms
- retaliation
- rebuttal
- counteroffensive
