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Counterattack

🇬🇧 UK //ˌkaʊntəˈætæk// 🇺🇸 US //ˌkaʊntərˈætæk//

Meaning of Counterattack

A retaliatory attack in response to an initial assault.

In simple words: A strong response to an attack.

Counterattack in a sentence

• The team launched a counterattack after their opponents scored the first goal.
• In the debate, she made a strong counterattack against the opposing candidate's claims.
• During the war, a quick counterattack was crucial to regain lost territory.
• His sarcastic counterattack left everyone in the room speechless.
• The boxer delivered a powerful counterattack after taking a hit.

How to use Counterattack

Used in military, sports, and figurative contexts. Typically avoids informal or slang situations.

Grammar pattern

counterattack + object

Memory hint

Think of a counter movement in dance responding to a strong attack.

Related words

Collocations with Counterattack

• launch a counterattack
• mount a counterattack
• prepare a counterattack
• execute a counterattack
• successful counterattack

Synonyms for Counterattack

• retaliation
• response
• rebuff
• reprisal
• comeback

Common mistakes with Counterattack

• Confusing with 'counteract', which means to reduce the effect of something.
• Using it as a noun instead of a verb in certain contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Counterattack

What does Counterattack mean?

A strong response to an attack.

What is the definition of Counterattack?

A retaliatory attack in response to an initial assault.

How do you use Counterattack in a sentence?

The team launched a counterattack after their opponents scored the first goal.

Can you give another example of Counterattack?

In the debate, she made a strong counterattack against the opposing candidate's claims.

What are synonyms for Counterattack?

Common alternatives include retaliation, response, rebuff, reprisal, comeback.

What words go with Counterattack?

It commonly pairs with launch a counterattack, mount a counterattack, prepare a counterattack, execute a counterattack, successful counterattack.

What are common mistakes when using Counterattack?

Confusing with 'counteract', which means to reduce the effect of something. Using it as a noun instead of a verb in certain contexts.

How do you pronounce Counterattack?

US: //ˌkaʊntərˈætæk//, UK: //ˌkaʊntəˈætæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Counterattack?

Used in military, sports, and figurative contexts. Typically avoids informal or slang situations.