1. past tense of counterattack; to attack in response to an attack by an opponent
Usage: commonly used in military, sports, and competitive contexts

Examples

• The army counterattacked after the enemy's initial assault.
• The soccer team counterattacked quickly and scored a goal.
• When the opponent made a move, she counterattacked with a clever strategy.
• The boxer counterattacked with a powerful right hook.
• After losing ground, the general ordered his troops to counterattack.
• The company counterattacked the competitor's marketing campaign with their own aggressive ads.