Attack
Attack noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: The USS Constitution was nicknamed “Old Ironsides” after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack
Counterattack and attack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterattack" instead the word "Attack" 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
Attack and counterattack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attack" instead the word "Counterattack" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
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- Add to that his absurd HP score, 50% chance of counterattack and the attack formation's counterattack boost and 75% attack boost, and you have a true monster
Source: Elite Tweak -
The Fleep is able to heavily damage itself to permanently increase its attack and counterattack significantly.
- Similarly in Fire Emblem Elibe and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, mages with versatile attack ranges will often run right up to your archers and attack at a range where they cannot counterattack.
Source: Artificial Brilliance
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