counterattack

Plural: counterattacks

Noun

• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
• (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
• Alternative form of counter-attack.

Verb

• make a counterattack
• Alternative form of counter-attack.

Synonyms

countermove, counterplay, counterstrike