Counter-offensive
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counter-offensive is a noun meaning An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.
Meaning
An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.
More Meanings
- Being or relating to an attack in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.
Word Forms
- counter-offensives
- counteroffensive
Synonyms for counter-offensive
Depending on context, synonyms include counter-attack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counter-attack, counterattack, counteroffensive, counteraction, counterassault, counterinsult.
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