Portuguese
contra-ataque Catalan
contraatac An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
(Chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
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Nevertheless, the rebels said their forces were getting ready for a counterattack.
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An added problem was Newcastle's tight organisation and sharpness on the counterattack.
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Three minutes later Zwetsloot scored at the other end on a counterattack.
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We expected a strong start from them but were ready to counterattack.
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Fortunately for David, he lately has means at his disposal to counterattack.
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There had been a surprise German counterattack & a battle at Bastogne.
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He had found the effective counterattack and he meant to press it.
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Whatever it was, Julius Root would be needed to spearhead the counterattack.
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She thrust her fists to her hips to counterattack his body language.
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Axarandes led a counterattack and saved the troops trapped outside the walls.
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By contrast Columbus, at least on the counterattack, looked relaxed and confident.
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Senator Sakai made a sharp gesture with one hand, forestalling Costa's counterattack.
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The pace of the counterattack was a warning to Pep Guardiola's men.
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Caerid led his guards in a counterattack, and the rush was repulsed.
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As Newcastle broke forward on the counterattack Sissoko's chip played in Mitrovic.
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The Fulham winger knew his hopes of sparking a counterattack were fading.
