counter-attack

noun 1verb 1

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ADJ

strong | launch, mount

PREP

~ against

The team launched a fierce counter-attack against their rivals in the second half.

noun

An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

Liverpool should really have taken the lead on 33 minutes. A lightning quick counter-attack was led by Jordan Henderson down the right.

verb

To attack in response to an attack by opponents.

Taking a full-page advertisement in the New York Times, the New Haven counter-attacked with vigour.

Liverpool should really have taken the lead on 33 minutes. A lightning quick counter-attack was led by Jordan Henderson down the right.

Wiktionary

Taking a full-page advertisement in the New York Times, the New Haven counter-attacked with vigour.

Wiktionary

Tom lost possession, and the opposition launched a counter-attack.

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No counter-attack was launched.

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