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Counterattack (Noun)

Meaning 1

(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Counterplay

Meaning 2

An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Countermove

Hypernyms

  • Onset
  • Onslaught
  • Onrush

Related Words

  • Counterattack (verb)
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