Counterattack
Counterattack noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
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Synonyms for Counterattack
Skirmish and counterattack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skirmish" instead a noun "Counterattack".
Nearby Words: counterattacking, counterattacked
Skirmish
Skirmish noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.
Counterattack and skirmish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterattack" instead a noun "Skirmish".
Related pairs
- attack and counterattack
- attack and skirmish
- charge and counterattack
- charge and skirmish
- encounter and counterattack
- encounter and skirmish
- contest and counterattack
- contest and skirmish
- conflict and counterattack
- conflict and skirmish
- dispute and counterattack
- dispute and skirmish
- combat and counterattack
- combat and skirmish
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