counterguerilla

/ˈkaʊntərɡəˌrɪlə/
noun
  1. 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.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. 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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