counter-attack

compound noun6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.2
strong counter-attack7.2

A forceful and powerful counter-attack.

successful counter-attack7.0

A counter-attack that succeeds in its objective.

effective counter-attack6.8

A counter-attack that achieves its intended result.

launch a counter-attack7.5

To begin or initiate a counter-attack.

mount a counter-attack7.4

To organize and begin a counter-attack, often a significant one.

counter-attack against8.0

Used to specify the target of the counter-attack.