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counter-attack

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Definition of counter-attack

noun

  • an attack made in response to one by an opponent: General MacArthur launched a counter-attack

verb

[no object]
  • attack in response:as deputies tried to dislodge him, he counter-attacked by forcing through elections

Derivatives

counter-attacker

noun

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