Thesaurus results for COUNTERATTACK

counterattack

noun

ˈkau̇n-tər-ə-ˌtak

Definition of counterattack

as in attack

an attack made to counter an enemy's attack suddenly the tide of battle turned, and the rebels, who had been falling back, made a furious counterattack

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Recent Examples of counterattack Ali dominated early, before Frazier mounted a ferocious counterattack in the middle. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 Varas acknowledged after the Philadelphia loss that San Diego has struggled with turnovers and its positioning when trying to prevent counterattacks. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Ukrainian counterattacks against Russian refineries have also sparked fuel shortages. — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 Coaches around the league rave about Spagnuolo’s ability to enter a game with a plan and then build counterattacks from there. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterattack

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterattack

Noun

In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
An inmate died in an apparent homicide Tuesday morning after an attack by another prisoner at California State Prison, Sacramento, state corrections officials said.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of attack

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The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Fleming was received from Los Angeles County in 2019 to serve a 42-year sentence for second-degree robbery and assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026