counterstrike

noun, verb — 2 senses

counterstrike

noun

Etymology From counter- + strike. Compare counterstroke.

1

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Military, Politics, Sports, War The tactic of counterattacking.

Related terms
Dead Hand

counterstrike

verb

Etymology From counter- + strike. Compare counterstroke.

1

To perform a counterstrike.

  • Near-synonym: fight back

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