Counterassault
Counterassault noun - An attack made to counter an enemy's attack.
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Descent and counterassault are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Descent" instead a noun "Counterassault".
Descent
Descent noun - A sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory.
Usage example: the lightning descent of the invading army on that unsuspecting border town
Counterassault and descent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterassault" instead a noun "Descent".
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