counter-offensive

Other spellings

• counteroffensive

Word parts

counter- + offensive

Pronunciation

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

Noun

Singular counter-offensive

Plural counter-offensives

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