counteroffensive
ˈkaʊnt(ə)rəfɛnsɪv
noun
an attack made in response to one from an enemy, typically on a large scale or for a prolonged period.
officials said that they were initiating a major counteroffensive against the regime
noun
an attack made in response to one from an enemy, typically on a large scale or for a prolonged period.
officials said that they were initiating a major counteroffensive against the regime