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Vocabulary Entry
counteroffensive
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A military operation aimed at countering an enemy’s offensive.
Example Sentences
"The army launched a counteroffensive to regain control of the territory."
"The generals met to plan their counteroffensive against the insurgent forces."
"Historical records show that the counteroffensive was a turning point in the war."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting operations that are intended to counteract an attack.
Example Sentences
"The counteroffensive strategy was crucial in diminishing the enemy's momentum."
"Counteroffensive measures were put in place to protect the region."
"The troops executed a counteroffensive maneuver to outflank the adversary."