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counteroffensive

[koun-ter-uh-fen-siv, koun-ter-uh-fen-] / ˌkaʊn tər əˈfɛn sɪv, ˈkaʊn tər əˌfɛn- /
NOUN
counteraction
Synonyms
STRONG
balance counterattack counterbalance counterblow countermove counterpoise neutralization offset reciprocation reprisal retribution revenge vengeance
WEAK
an eye for an eye counterstrike
Antonyms
STRONG
forgiveness pardon sympathy
NOUN
counterattack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reprisal retribution revenge
STRONG
counteraction counterblow countermove counterstrike neutralization reciprocation vengeance
WEAK
an eye for an eye
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forgiveness pardon sympathy
NOUN
counterblow
Synonyms
STRONG
counteraction counterattack countermove reciprocation reprisal retribution revenge vengeance
WEAK
an eye for an eye counterstrike
Antonyms
STRONG
forgiveness pardon sympathy

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Mak is a reporter in Ukraine and the founder of a news organization called the Counteroffensive.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

"Counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place," he said on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2023

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