Assault
Assault noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: was arrested for his assault of the bystander
Counterattack and assault are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterattack" instead the word "Assault" as a verb or a noun.
Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
Usage example: suddenly the tide of battle turned, and the rebels, who had been falling back, made a furious counterattack
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Assault and counterattack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assault" instead the word "Counterattack" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
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In the psychic, shooting, and assault phases, if possible, the defending player can roll for various types of saves to attempt to negate damage or wounds, and can counterattack in the assault phase.
Source: Tabletop Game / Warhammer 40,000 -
Bolivian Army Ending: At the end of Soviet Assault, Malashenko decides not to return to Russia and instead makes his way to Seattle to defend it against the inevitable American counterattack.
Source: Video Game / World in Conflict
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