Counterstrike (Verb)
Meaning
Make a counterattack.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The underdog football team managed to counterstrike just in time, turning the tables on their opponents.
- After a series of attacks from the enemy lines, the captain ordered the soldiers to counterstrike.
- In a desperate attempt to regain lost ground, the troops were commanded to counterstrike against the invading force.
- We needed to gather our strength before we could counterstrike against the opposing army's relentless assault.
- The police unit was trained to counterstrike swiftly and decisively in emergency response situations.