Attempt
Attempt noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: several attempts on the life of the country's chief drug enforcement official
Counterattack and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterattack" instead a noun "Attempt".
Nearby Words: attempted, attempting
Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Attempt and counterattack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a noun "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Both words in one sentence
- The various Anti chips present throughout the series will automatically trigger a counterattack against the opponent if they attempt to attack in a particular fashion after they've been used.
Source: Counter Attack -
They parry any weapon attacks normally, and can only be hurt right after they attempt to counterattack you.
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Each attempt is equally unsuccessful, as she invariably ends up being hit by a counterattack before being able to subdue her opponent.
Source: Marshmallow Hell
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