counteroffensive

Other spellings

• counter-offensive

Word parts

counter- + offensive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkaʊnt(ə)rəfɛnsɪv/
• Hyphenation: coun‧ter‧offen‧sive

Noun

Singular counteroffensive

Plural counteroffensives

1. (countable) A counteroffensive is an attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.
   • Synonym: counterattack