Counterattack
Counterattack verb - Make a counterattack.
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Fire and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fire" instead a verb "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Fire
Fire verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
Counterattack and fire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a verb "Fire".
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- 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 - The Fire Emblem fighters have a move that not only negates all damage, but (assuming you block a split-second before your opponent's attack) your character will immediately counterattack as well.
Source: Blocking Stops All Damage -
Boss in Mook Clothing: Subverted in Chapter 5 with the huge ships that fire massive sprays of bullets...except the bullets are all in one color, allowing you to safely rapidly soak up bullets for a counterattack.
Source: Video Game / Ikaruga
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