counter-attack

Verb

To attack in response to an attack by opponents.

Japanese Meaning

反撃する / 対抗攻撃する

When their flank was exposed, the troops prepared to counter-attack immediately.

側面が露出したとき、部隊はただちに反撃する準備を整えた。

Sense（1）

To attack in response to an attack by opponents.

Taking a full-page advertisement in the New York Times, the New Haven counter-attacked with vigour.

counter-attacks

（ present singular third-person ）

counter-attacking

（ participle present ）

counter-attacked

（ participle past ）

counter-attacked

（ past ）