counterguerilla
/ˈkaʊntərɡəˌrɪlə/
noun
- A person or group that fights against guerrilla fighters.
- Counterguerillas used intelligence to track down the rebel hideouts.
- The role of a counterguerilla requires knowledge of both military tactics and local culture.
- The government trained counterguerillas to operate in the jungle.
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adjective
- Relating to military or political actions taken to combat guerrilla warfare.
- She studied counterguerilla tactics during her training at the military academy.
- Counterguerilla operations often involve both combat and humanitarian aid.
- The army adopted a counterguerilla strategy to win the support of local villagers.
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