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Definition of "counter-attack" [counter-attack]

  • An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents (noun)
  • To attack in response to an attack by opponents (verb)

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Use "counter-attack" in a sentence
  • "But troops loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh have launched a counter-attack to try to regain control of the city."
  • "That is why the senate and house (Dems and Rep) rubber stamped the war in Iraq, instead of questioning the information; we just got attacked and if they voted against a counter-attack they would lose votes."
  • "With every intimidation tactic, Chicago added more intensity to their counter-attack."