Noun | 1. | counterattack - an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. Synonyms: countermove |
2. | counterattack - (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board Synonyms: counterplay | |
Verb | 1. | counterattack - make a counterattack Synonyms: counterstrike |