countermove

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. 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.

Etymology

From counter- + move.

In classic literature

Synonyms

counterattack

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