1. an attack made in response to an enemy's attack

1. to make an attack in response to an enemy's attack

Examples

• The general ordered a counterattack after the enemy's initial assault.
• The boxer counterattacks whenever his opponent throws a punch.
• During the chess match, she counterattacks by moving her queen forward.
• The team counterattacks quickly after losing possession of the ball.
• Military forces counterattacked the invading troops at dawn.
• He counterattacks his critics by presenting new evidence.
• The company counterattacks the competitor's marketing campaign with aggressive advertising.
• After being criticized, she counterattacks with valid points of her own.