Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Retort and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retort" instead a noun "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Retort
Retort noun - A quick witty response.
Counterattack and retort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a noun "Retort".
Nearby Words: retorted, retorting
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Related pairs
- reaction and counterattack
- reaction and retort
- response and counterattack
- response and retort
- return and counterattack
- return and retort
- retaliation and counterattack
- retaliation and retort
- reprisal and counterattack
- reprisal and retort
- answer and counterattack
- answer and retort
- counter and counterattack
- counter and retort
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