counter-attacking

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    Engaging in a military, sports, or strategic offensive response to an enemy's attack; currently performing a counter-attack.
    en: Engaging in a military, sports, or strategic offensive response to an enemy's attack; currently performing a counter-attack.
  2. adjective
    Describing tactics, threats, or strategies involving a swift response to an opponent's aggression.
    en: Describing tactics, threats, or strategies involving a swift response to an opponent's aggression.
  3. noun
    The act or process of launching a counter-offensive against an aggressor.
    en: The act or process of launching a counter-offensive against an aggressor.

examples

  1. They effectively neutralized Curacao's counter-attacking threats with timely interceptions and clearances.

    They effectively neutralized Curacao's counter-attacking threats with timely interceptions and clearances.