counteroffensive
/ˈkaʊntərəˌfɛnsɪv/
noun
- An attack made in response to an enemy's attack, especially in military or competitive contexts.
- The company's marketing counteroffensive helped win back customers from the rival brand.
- The army launched a surprise counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.
- In the chess match, her counteroffensive caught her opponent off guard.
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