1. an assault or attack made in response to an enemy's attack
Usage: military context

1. to make an assault in response to an enemy's attack
Usage: military context

Examples

• The troops launched a counterassault after the enemy's initial offensive.
• The general ordered the regiment to counterassault the advancing forces.
• A swift counterassault turned the tide of the battle.
• The defensive line prepared to counterassault once the enemy committed its reserves.
• They counterassaulted with overwhelming force and drove back the invaders.
• The counterassault was executed with precision and speed.