noun, verb
noun an attack made in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument:
Loyal armed forces launched a counter-attack against the rebels. * The Inter player was swift to respond with a counter-attack.
verb [V, VN] to make an attack in response to the attack of an enemy or opponent in war, sport or an argument
SYNRETALIATE
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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