Counterattack

Synonyms of counterattack

• retaliate
• strike back
• fight back

Antonyms of counterattack

• surrender
• submit
• yield

Collocations of counterattack

swift counterattack

Frequency: 70 %

The army launched a swift counterattack to regain control of the territory.

fierce counterattack

Frequency: 60 %

The team mounted a fierce counterattack in the second half of the game.

decisive counterattack

Frequency: 55 %

The general planned a decisive counterattack to turn the tide of the battle.

sudden counterattack

Frequency: 50 %

The unexpected nature of the sudden counterattack caught the enemy off guard.

retaliatory counterattack

Frequency: 45 %

The country warned of a retaliatory counterattack if provoked further.

Idiomatic Expressions for counterattack

• Phrase: counterattack with words
  Meaning: to respond to criticism or insults with a verbal attack
  Usage: She always knows how to counterattack with words when someone tries to belittle her.