counterattack - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for counterattack ?

Here are the synonyms for counterattack , a list of similar words for counterattack from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

Synonyms

• counterattack
• counterplay

More generic

• attack

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.

Synonyms

• counterattack
• countermove

More generic

• attack
• onrush
• onset
• onslaught

More specific

• riposte

Verb

make a counterattack

Synonyms

• counterattack
• counterstrike

More generic

• assail
• attack

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