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n. A return attack.

v. To deliver a return attack or make a return attack against.

n. Alternative spelling of counter-attack.

v. Alternative spelling of counter-attack.

n. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

v. make a counterattack

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

"Mr. Feingold's counterattack is fierce and personal in ways that past campaigns of his weren't."

counter-attacking    counterattacked    counterattacking    counterattacks   

assail    attack   

counter-attack    onslaught    setback    counterstroke    incursion    reprisal    retaliation    rejoinder    bombardment    firepower