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1. (noun) counterattack, countermove
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Synonyms: countermove, counterplay, counterattack

2. (verb) counterattack, counterplay
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
Synonyms: countermove, counterplay, counterattack

3. (verb) counterattack, counterstrike
make a counterattack
Synonyms: counterstrike, counterattack

'counterattack' - Nearby Entries
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