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    counterattack

    US /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/

    ・

    UK /'kaʊntərəˌtæk/

    C1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To fight an enemy that already attacked you
    The Army chose to counterattack to show its strength
    n. (c.)Countable NounAn attack against an enemy that already attacked
    The terrorist launched a counterattack on the airport

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    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • Under General Wavell, the British did indeed counterattack in June, hoping to cut off Rommel's supplies and force him to surrender,

      Under General Wavell, the British did indeed counterattack in June, hoping to cut off Rommel's supplies and force him to surrender,

    • General Wavell the british did indeed counterattack in June hoping to cut off Rommel's supplies and force him to surrender

      General Wavell the british did indeed counterattack in June hoping to cut off Rommel's supplies and force him to surrender

    B1

    Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8 Review

    17:18Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8 Review
    • We'll mount a counterattack;

      We'll mount a counterattack;

    • making sure he knows that. But it's okay....we'll mount a counterattack. We still have some

      making sure he knows that. But it's okay....we'll mount a counterattack. We still have some

    B1

    Vel'Koz Champion Spotlight

    08:49Vel'Koz Champion Spotlight
    • This combo works well against champions with gap closers since the knockup gives you time to back off before they can counterattack.

      This combo works well against champions with gap closers since the knockup gives you time to back off before they can counterattack.

    • This combo works well against champions with gap closers since the knock-up gives you time to back off before they can counterattack.

      This combo works well against champions with gap closers since the knock-up gives you time to back off before they can counterattack.

    B2

    Awesome Series : PokeAwesome - Just a Pokemon Battle

    02:38Awesome Series : PokeAwesome - Just a Pokemon Battle
    • Venusaur, oh no, counterattack with whatever you feel like, man.

      Venusaur, oh no, counterattack with whatever you feel like, man.

    • Counterattack with whatever you feel like, man!

      Counterattack with whatever you feel like, man!

    B1

    Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE

    54:50Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE
    • And it's within his right to go on the counterattack.

      And it's within his right to go on the counterattack.

    • I think Trump, being Trump, his only instinct in those moments when his back is against a wall is to just go on the counterattack.

      I think Trump, being Trump, his only instinct in those moments when his back is against a wall is to just go on the counterattack.

    B1

    Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 Review - Ramsay ' Mad Dog' Bolton VS Jon ' Knows Nothing' Snow!

    11:06Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 Review - Ramsay ' Mad Dog' Bolton VS Jon ' Knows Nothing' Snow!
    • Personally, I would have liked to see Grey Worm try to coordinate a counterattack against the Harpies who have begun to invade the city and the Great Pyramid, then have the Ironborn show up from the rear and attack the Masters' ships, maybe see Yara and Theon fighting their men and giving the Ironborn soldiers the spotlight to show that they actually don't suck, all the while Tyrion goes down and frees the other 2 dragons in the hopes of having them turn the tide in their favor,

      Personally, I would have liked to see Grey Worm try to coordinate a counterattack against the Harpies who have begun to invade the city and the Great Pyramid, then have the Ironborn show up from the rear and attack the Masters' ships, maybe see Yara and Theon fighting their men and giving the Ironborn soldiers the spotlight to show that they actually don't suck, all the while Tyrion goes down and frees the other 2 dragons in the hopes of having them turn the tide in their favor,

    • liked to see Greyworm try to coordinate a counterattack against the Harpies who have

      liked to see Greyworm try to coordinate a counterattack against the Harpies who have

    B1

    Paul Sankey on Iran War, Hormuz Risks and Energy Price Spike

    05:21Paul Sankey on Iran War, Hormuz Risks and Energy Price Spike
    • Obviously, we went through the weekend under the enormous threat that there would be attacks on energy infrastructure in Iran, which the Iranians then said would lead to the counterattack against the desalination plants in the Gulf, which is terrifying because obviously that becomes a humanitarian crisis very quickly if that would happen.

      Obviously, we went through the weekend under the enormous threat that there would be attacks on energy infrastructure in Iran, which the Iranians then said would lead to the counterattack against the desalination plants in the Gulf, which is terrifying because obviously that becomes a humanitarian crisis very quickly if that would happen.

    • Obviously, we went through the weekend under the enormous threat that there would be attacks on, uh, energy infrastructure in Iran, which the Iranians then said would lead to the counterattack against the desalination plants in the Gulf, which is terrifying because obviously that becomes a humanitarian crisis very quickly if that would happen.

      Obviously, we went through the weekend under the enormous threat that there would be attacks on, uh, energy infrastructure in Iran, which the Iranians then said would lead to the counterattack against the desalination plants in the Gulf, which is terrifying because obviously that becomes a humanitarian crisis very quickly if that would happen.

    B1

    20 Infamous Cartel Assassinations And Hits

    18:4720 Infamous Cartel Assassinations And Hits
    • Hours later, another 14 headless bodies were found abandoned in a car, which was believed to have been a counterattack.

      Hours later, another 14 headless bodies were found abandoned in a car, which was believed to have been a counterattack.

    • Hours later, another 14 headless bodies were found abandoned in a car, which was believed to have been a counterattack.

      Hours later, another 14 headless bodies were found abandoned in a car, which was believed to have been a counterattack.

    B2

    How To Argue With Your Partner

    04:57How To Argue With Your Partner
    • One hasn't insulted them or hurt them back in the usual way—which is what typically blocks their ears and sets off a vicious cycle of attack and counterattack—we are being dignified and honest.

      One hasn't insulted them or hurt them back in the usual way—which is what typically blocks their ears and sets off a vicious cycle of attack and counterattack—we are being dignified and honest.

    • off a vicious cycle of attack and counterattack. We are being dignified and honest. We aren't

      off a vicious cycle of attack and counterattack. We are being dignified and honest. We aren't

    B1

    從瓜島到長崎 (WWII Battlefield S4/E5)【英字全】

    35:39從瓜島到長崎 (WWII Battlefield S4/E5)【英字全】
    • In essence, it was a defensive strategy that aimed to secure control of key strongholds across a vast front line while allowing for the possibility of a counterattack if the opportunity existed.

      In essence, it was a defensive strategy that aimed to secure control of key strongholds across a vast front line while allowing for the possibility of a counterattack if the opportunity existed.

    • while allowing for the possibility of a counterattack

      while allowing for the possibility of a counterattack

    B2