counterattack (n)
countermove (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Outgoing links
Hypernym attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
Derivationally related form counterattack → counterattack
Hyponym riposte
Incoming links
Hyponym attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
Hypernym riposte
Derivationally related form counterattack → counterattack

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