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Meaning of counterattacking
The primary meaning of the word "counterattacking" is to attack someone or something in response to their attack.
Etymology of counterattacking
The word "counterattacking" originates from the prefix "counter-" meaning against or in opposition to, and the verb "attack" which comes from the Old French word "attacher" meaning to join or attach, and later to launch a military attack
The term has been used in military contexts since the 17th century, and later expanded to other fields such as sports and politics
Synonyms
retaliating
striking back
fighting back
counterpunching
reciprocating
responding
reacting
counteracting
opposing
resisting
challenging
confronting
defying
repelling
rebuffing
parrying
riposting
avenging
redressing
requiting
paying back
getting back
hitting back
lashing out
firing back
shooting back
blasting back
counteroffending
countercharging
counteraccusing
Definitions
- The act of attacking someone or something in response to their attack
- * A military tactic where a defending force launches an attack against an enemy that is attacking them
- * In sports, a sudden attack by a team that has been defending, often catching the opposing team off guard
Usage Examples
- The team was counterattacking with a series of swift passes and shots on goal
- * The company launched a counterattacking campaign to discredit their competitor's claims
- * The military unit was trained in counterattacking tactics to defend against enemy invasions
Antonyms
surrendering
yielding
submitting
retreating
withdrawing
giving in
acquiescing
complying
cooperating
collaborating
appeasing
pacifying
calming
soothing
mollifying
conciliating
placating
propitiating
surrendering
capitulating