Synonyms & related words for counterattack

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of counterattack — including counteroffensive, attack, onslaught, counterblast, counterblow, counterstroke. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to counterattack

Explore words related to counterattack — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counterstrike, countermove, fightback, counteraction, riposte, rearguard, onrush, countercharge. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for counterattack

Common synonyms for counterattack include counteroffensive, attack, onslaught, counterblast, counterblow, counterstroke, assault, blitzkrieg — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does counterattack come from?

The word counterattack breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Italian origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -attack, from Italian attaccare (“attack, attach”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.