counterattack Definition
- 1an attack made in response to an enemy's attack
- 2a retaliatory offensive
Using counterattack: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "counterattack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The army launched a counterattack against the enemy forces.
Example
The boxer's counterattack caught his opponent off guard.
Example
The company's counterattack against the negative publicity was successful.
counterattack Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for counterattack
Phrases with counterattack
to launch a retaliatory offensive
Example
The team mounted a counterattack after conceding the first goal.
to respond to an insult or criticism with a verbal attack
Example
She counterattacked with words when her opponent insulted her.
a plan of action designed to respond to an enemy's attack
Example
The company developed a counterattack strategy to deal with its competitors.
Origins of counterattack
from 'counter-' meaning 'against' + 'attack'
Summary: counterattack in Brief
A 'counterattack' [ˈkaʊntərətæk] is a retaliatory offensive made in response to an enemy's attack. It can be a physical or verbal response, as in 'The boxer's counterattack caught his opponent off guard.' The phrase 'mount a counterattack' refers to launching a retaliatory offensive, while 'counterattack strategy' denotes a plan of action designed to respond to an enemy's attack.
