Counterattack and Hold

Counterattack

Counterattack verb - Make a counterattack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack

Hold and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Counterattack".

Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked

Hold

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

Counterattack and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Both words in one sentence

  • They managed to hold for most of a day, while ounumbered 500:1 until the British could organize a counterattack.
  • It was intended as an emergency defensive weapon, to allow a pilot to hold an enemy at bay with a quick parry or thrust while they drew a beamsaber to counterattack.
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