Counterattack and Repel

Counterattack

Counterattack verb - Make a counterattack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack

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

Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.

Counterattack and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Both words in one sentence

  • While Generals Huangfu and Zhu managed to repel the rebels, Cao's arrival gave them the extra momentum they needed to counterattack.
  • At the Battle of Agincourt King Henry didn't have enough men to guard the French prisoners of the first wave and simultaneously repel the counterattack of the second wave.
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