counterattack
21 points
English
13 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,026
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Definitions
noun
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
verb
make a counterattack
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈaʊntɝːʌtˌæk/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural counterattacks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of
an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost gr
make a counterattack
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
maniacbackpackfeedbackpaybackcardiaccomebackquarterbackcognaccadillachorsebackzodiacblackjacksetbackhaystackflashbackracetrack
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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