1. counter-attack (somebody) to make an attack in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument Synonym : retaliateTopics ,

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1. an attack made in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument
   • ● Loyal armed forces launched a counter-attack against the rebels.
   • ● The Inter player was swift to respond with a counter-attack.
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   Collocations: adjective

   • effective
   • strong
   • successful

   verb + counter-attack

   • launch
   • mount

   preposition

   • counter-attack against

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