1. a raid or attack made in response to a previous raid by an opponent
Usage: military or conflict contexts

1. to conduct a raid in response to a previous raid; to attack in retaliation for a raid
Usage: military or conflict contexts; present participle or gerund form of counterraid

Examples

• The military planned a counterraiding operation to respond to the enemy's surprise attack.
• Counterraiding became a common tactic during the border conflicts of the region.
• The forces were counterraiding enemy positions throughout the night.
• After the initial raid, the defending troops began counterraiding the attackers' supply lines.
• Counterraiding strategies required careful coordination and intelligence gathering.