Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "counterattack" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

counterattacker

Inflected/Variant Forms

counter attack

Context

chess

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assail attack attack onrush onset onslaught

Type Of (IsA)

attack military operation

Manner Of

attack

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