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counterattack

coun·te·rat·tack

US/ˈkaʊntɜrʌˌtæk/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

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an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

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(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent''s advantage in another part of the board

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