COUNTERATTACK
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Counterattack.
Counterattack - as a 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.
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(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
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Counterattack - as a verb
Example Sentences
"The team launched a successful counterattack in the last minutes of the game."
"The military forces prepared a fierce counterattack against the enemy troops."
"His swift counterattack caught his opponent off guard."
"The defensive line is trained to launch an immediate counterattack if necessary."
"The boxer quickly responded with a counterattack to his opponent's punch."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTERATTACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTERATTACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is COUNTERATTACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTERATTACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is COUNTERATTACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counterattack is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTERATTACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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