verb ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of counterattack form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

advanceaggravated assaultaggressionamphibious attackantagonizearmed assault

Example

More examples

"Black responded to White's attack on the kingside by counterattacking in the center."

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