Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Counterattack
Offense and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offense" instead a noun "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Offense
Offense noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: combat casualties grew enormously as the weapons of offense became far more technologically advanced than defensive armor
Counterattack and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a noun "Offense".
Cite this Source
Offense and Counterattack. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/counterattack/offense
Counterattack & Offense. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/counterattack/offense>.
Offense or Counterattack. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/counterattack/offense.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "counterattack" and "offense" have occurred on timeline