counterattack
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkaʊntɝəˌtæk// UK //kˈaʊntəɹɐtˌæk// coun·ter·at·tack
The team launched a quick counterattack after losing the first goal.
The defending army waited for the enemy to advance before launching a surprise counterattack that turned the tide of the battle.
In high-stakes negotiations, a well-timed counterattack can shift the power balance, forcing the other party to reconsider their initial demands.