1. a military attack made in response to an enemy raid
Usage: military

1. to make a military attack in response to an enemy raid
Usage: military

Examples

• The military planned a counterraid to respond to the enemy's surprise attack.
• Allied forces decided to counterraid the enemy position after the initial assault.
• The counterraid was launched at dawn to catch the enemy off guard.
• Soldiers prepared to counterraid the opposing forces that had struck their base.
• The general ordered a swift counterraid to regain control of the territory.
• Intelligence suggested the enemy would counterraid if provoked.
• The successful counterraid disrupted the enemy's supply lines.