noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
counterattack; counteroffensive
Used for military, sports, debate, or any situation where one side strikes back after being attacked or put on the defensive. Often implies a strategic or forceful response.
敵軍が夜明けに逆襲を開始した。
The enemy forces launched a counterattack at dawn.
The team that had been on the back foot counterattacked in the second half.