1. past tense and past participle of counterstrike; to strike back in response to an attack
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used in military, sports, or combat contexts

Examples

• The boxer counterstruck with a powerful right hook after his opponent's jab.
• The army counterstruck the enemy position within hours of the initial assault.
• She counterstruck the criticism by presenting evidence that contradicted their claims.
• The team counterstruck in the second half, scoring three quick goals.
• After being pushed, he counterstruck defensively to protect himself.
• The nation counterstruck militarily in response to the border incursion.