Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Contest and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contest" instead the word "Counterattack" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Contest
Contest noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.
Counterattack and contest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead the word "Contest" as a noun or a verb.
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Related pairs
- encounter and counterattack
- encounter and contest
- conflict and counterattack
- conflict and contest
- oppose and counterattack
- oppose and contest
- challenge and counterattack
- challenge and contest
- take on and counterattack
- take on and contest
- dispute and counterattack
- dispute and contest
- combat and counterattack
- combat and contest
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