counteroffensive

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Noun counteroffensive has 1 sense

counteroffensive - a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force
--₁ is a kind of offense, offence, offensive

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Counteroffensive

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Military Action

Definition: An offensive action undertaken by a defending force against an attacking force, with an aim to regain lost ground and reverse the enemy's advance.

Example Sentence:

The counteroffensive launched by the Allied forces successfully pushed back the enemy's front lines.

Sense: Figurative Usage

Definition: A forceful and vigorous response to an attack or criticism.

Example Sentence:

The politician's aggressive counteroffensive against his opponent's accusations resulted in a shift in public opinion.

Sense: Adjective

Definition: Describing an action that is intended to counter or respond to an attack or offensive maneuver.

Example Sentence:

The general devised a counteroffensive strategy to outmaneuver the enemy forces.