Counterattack
Counterattack verb - Make a counterattack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Respond and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respond" instead a verb "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Respond
Respond verb - To act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence).
Counterattack and respond are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a verb "Respond".
Both words in one sentence
- NATO plans to respond with a nuclear counterattack.
Source: Film / World War III
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