contra-attaque

Definitions of contra-attaque
  1. noun
    an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
    synonyms: tegenaanval
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    type of:
    aanval, attaque
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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