Appropriate counterattack Synonyms

Definitions for Appropriate


  • (adjective) meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
  • (verb) to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
  • (verb) to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

Definitions for Counterattack


  • (noun) an attack made to counter an enemy's attack
  • (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.
  • (noun) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board