counter-offensive

== English == === Alternative forms === counteroffensive === Etymology === From counter- +‎ offensive. === Pronunciation === === Noun === counter-offensive (plural counter-offensives) An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it. ==== Synonyms ==== counter-attack ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === counter-offensive (comparative more counter-offensive, superlative most counter-offensive) Being or relating to an attack in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it. ==== Derived terms ==== counteroffensively