pre-emptive strike

preemp·ti·vest·rike

uncommon

noun

1.

a surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you

Synonyms

pre-emptive strike

Related words

Broader terms

surprise attack

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Grammar

noun
singular	pre-emptive strike
plural	pre-emptive strikes

Nearby words

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