Counterattack Definition & Meaning
counterattack
- noun
- an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
- (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
- verb
- make a counterattack
"Counterattack" in song lyrics
See how counterattack is used in real songs:
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"Stand by, the cats eye, leaping counterattack"
Tha Beggas — Ju Va De (Deja Vu) -
"I counterattack"
Clika One f/ Kishwah — The Circle -
"Running home thinking of a counterattack"
Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — I'm Outta Here
Words that rhyme with counterattack
Usage tips for "counterattack"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does counterattack mean?
- an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board make a counterattack
- What part of speech is counterattack?
- Counterattack is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does counterattack have?
- Counterattack has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).