Counterassault and Counterpunch

Counterassault

Counterassault noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
Usage example: a feeble counterassault that proved to be entirely futile
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Counterpunch and counterassault are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterpunch" instead a noun "Counterassault".

Counterpunch

Counterpunch noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
Usage example: the last, desperate counterpunch of the German armies, known as the Battle of the Bulge
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Counterassault and counterpunch are semantically related. You can use "Counterassault" instead a noun "Counterpunch".
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