counterattack

Noun
  1. An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. (synset 100980259)
    is a type of: attack, onrush, onset, onslaught - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
    subtypes: riposte - (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
    same as: countermove
  2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board (synset 100459118)
    referred to in: chess, chess game - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
    is a type of: attack - an offensive move in a sport or game
    same as: counterplay
Verb
  1. Make a counterattack (synset 201127510)
    is a type of: assail, attack - launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    same as: counterstrike

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