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Meaning of "counteroffensive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COUNTEROFFENSIVE

counteroffensive  [ˈkaʊntərəˌfɛnsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COUNTEROFFENSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Counteroffensive is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COUNTEROFFENSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Counter-offensive

A counter-offensive is the term used by the military to describe large-scale, usually strategic offensive operations by forces that had successfully halted the enemy's offensive, while occupying defensive positions. The counter-offensive is executed after exhausting the enemy's front line troops and after the enemy reserves had been committed to combat and proven incapable of breaching defences, but before the enemy has had the opportunity to assume new defensive positions. Sometimes the counter-offensive can be of a more limited operational maneuver nature, with more limited objectives rather than those seeking attainment of a strategic goal. A counter-offensive as considered by Clausewitz to be the most efficient means of forcing the attacker to abandon offensive plans. Counter-offensives can be executed not only on land, but also by the naval forces and air forces. Strategic counter-offensives have been recorded by military historians in many wars throughout military history. Although not always known as such, because they are usually described by historians in conjunction with the defensive phase, such as the Battle of Moscow.

Definition of counteroffensive in the English dictionary

The definition of counteroffensive in the dictionary is a series of attacks by a defending force against an attacking enemy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COUNTEROFFENSIVE


apprehensive
ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv
ascensive
əˈsɛnsɪv
coextensive
ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv
comprehensive
ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv
defensive
dɪˈfɛnsɪv
energy-intensive
ˈɛnədʒɪɪnˈtɛnsɪv
expensive
ɪkˈspɛnsɪv
extensive
ɪkˈstɛnsɪv
hypotensive
ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnsɪv
incomprehensive
ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv
inexpensive
ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv
inoffensive
ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv
intensive
ɪnˈtɛnsɪv
normotensive
ˌnɔːməʊˈtɛnsɪv
offensive
əˈfɛnsɪv
ostensive
ɒˈstɛnsɪv
pensive
ˈpɛnsɪv
suspensive
səˈspɛnsɪv
tensive
ˈtɛnsɪv
unexpensive
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛnsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COUNTEROFFENSIVE

countermeasure
countermelody
countermemo
countermen
countermine
countermotion
countermove
countermovement
countermure
countermyth
counteroffer
counterpace
counterpane
counterpart
counterparties
counterparty
counterparty risk
counterpeise
counterpetition
counterpicket

WORDS THAT END LIKE COUNTEROFFENSIVE

capital-intensive
charm offensive
corresponsive
distensive
exclusive
expansive
hyperresponsive
hypertensive
irresponsive
labour-intensive
misapprehensive
nonresponsive
on the defensive
peace offensive
prehensive
reprehensive
responsive
self-defensive
the offensive
unoffensive
unresponsive

Synonyms and antonyms of counteroffensive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «counteroffensive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COUNTEROFFENSIVE

Find out the translation of counteroffensive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of counteroffensive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «counteroffensive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反攻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contraofensiva
570 millions of speakers

English

counteroffensive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

counteroffensive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهجوم المضاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

контрнаступление
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contra-ofensiva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রত্যাক্রমণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

contre-offensive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kontra berat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gegenoffensive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

反撃
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반격
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Counteroffensive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phản công
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எதிர்த்தாக்குதலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिहस्तात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Karşı saldırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

controffensiva
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kontrofensywa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

контрнаступ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

contraofensivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντεπίθεση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

offensief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

counteroffensive
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

motoffensiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of counteroffensive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTEROFFENSIVE»

The term «counteroffensive» is regularly used and occupies the 85.811 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTEROFFENSIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «counteroffensive» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «counteroffensive» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about counteroffensive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COUNTEROFFENSIVE»

Discover the use of counteroffensive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to counteroffensive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Victory at Mortain: Stopping Hitler's Panzer Counteroffensive
The Americans held their ground, enabling the Allied armies to secure the invasion and ultimately liberate France. Reardon offers a new perspective on the German defeat in Normandy.
Mark J. Reardon, 2002
2
U.S. Army Heraldic Crests: A Complete Illustrated History of ...
Motto: "EXEMPLA PROPONERE" (To Set Forth Examples) Campaigns: Vietnam — Defense, Counteroffensive Phases 1I/III/IV/V/VI/VII, Tet & Tet/69 Counter- offensives, Summer-Fall 1969, Winter-Spring 1970, Sanctuary Counteroffensive,  ...
Barry Jason Stein, Peter Joseph Capelotti, 1993
3
Last Victory in Russia: The SS-Panzerkorps and Manstein's ...
The first detailed and comprehensive account of the Kharkov counteroffensive, the operations of the SS divisions and the supporting actions of Armeeabteilung Fretter-Pico and 1.
George M. Nipe, 2000
4
Vietnam Order of Battle
TABLE 2-2 The Official Army Campaign Designations in Vietnam Sequence Number Campaign* 1 Advisory 2 Defense 3 Counteroffensive 4 Counteroffensive , Phase II 5 Counteroffensive, Phase III 6 Tet Counteroffensive Counteroffensive,  ...
Shelby L. Stanton, 2003
5
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III Tet Counteroffensive Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV . Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V .. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI . Tet 69 Counteroffensive Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969 Vietnam ...
Office of the Federal Register (U S ), 1989
6
Counter Offensive: U. S. Marines from Pohang to No Name Line
This history, one in a series devoted to U.S. Marines in the Korean War era, describes the military actions following the 1st Marine Division's withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir to Pusan in Dec. 1950.
Ronald J. Brown, 2001
7
1st Cavalry Division: A Spur Ride Through the 20th Century
Phase V CounterOffensive, Phase VI Tet/69 CounterOffensive Summer-Fall 1969 Winter-Spring 1970 Sanctuary CounterOffensive CounterOffensive VII SouthWest Asia Defense of Saudi Arabia Liberation and Defense of Kuwait Defense ...
Herbert C. Banks, 2002
8
US Army Infantryman in Vietnam 1965-73
Vietnam Campaign Participation Dates Campaign Inclusive Dates Advisory March 15, 1962–March 7, 1965 Defense March8, 1965–December 24, 1965 Counteroffensive December25, 1965–June 30, 1966 Counteroffensive,Phase II July 1, ...
Gordon L Rottman, 2012
9
Soldier's Guide: The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, ...
... Defensive 27 Jun- 15 Sep 1950 • UN Offensive 16 Sep-2 Nov 1950 • CCF Intervention 3 Nov 1950-24 Jan 1951 • First UN Counteroffensive 25 Jan-21 Apr 1951 • CCF Spring Offensive 22 Apr-8 Jul 1951 • UN Summer-Fall Offensive 9 Jul -27 ...
Department Of The Army, 2007
10
Armies, Corps, Divisions and Separate Brigades
Campaign Participation Credit World War II Central Pacific Guadalcanal Northern Solomons Luzon Korean War UN Defense UN Offensive CCF Intervention First UN Counteroffensive CCF Spring Offensive UN Summer-Fall Offensive Second ...
‎1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COUNTEROFFENSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term counteroffensive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Scholar reflects on wartime diplomacy at Taipei symposium
The scholar suggested that at the summit, Chiang gave the impression that he had not placed the Allied counteroffensive in Burma as a top ... «Focus Taiwan News Channel, Jul 15»
2
Senators Quiz Military Chiefs, Criticize US Fight Against IS
Dempsey said that about a month ago the Iraqi forces were poised to start a counteroffensive in Ramadi but were persuaded by U.S. military ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
As EU denounces “no” vote, Tsipras moves to the right
The only answer to this international offensive of capital is an international counteroffensive of the working class against the EU and the banks it ... «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»
4
Who makes the Republican presidential debate stage — and who …
“Seven weeks after their frenetic retreat from Ramadi, Iraqi security forces are preparing to mount a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to try ... «MSNBC, Jul 15»
5
Greece Talks Continue After Historic Anti-Austerity Vote
Iraqi forces meanwhile are said to be preparing for a counteroffensive to retake the key city of Ramadi from ISIL in the coming weeks. «Democracy Now!, Jul 15»
6
Daily News Roundup
Iraqi security forces will launch a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to retake the strategic western city of Ramadi from the Islamic State, ... «Just Security, Jul 15»
7
Obama Vows to Intensify "Long-Term Campaign" Against ISIL
Iraqi forces meanwhile are said to be preparing for a counteroffensive to retake the key city of Ramadi from ISIL in the coming weeks. «Democracy Now!, Jul 15»
8
First Read's Morning Clips
OBAMA AGENDA: Counteroffensive. "Seven weeks after their frenetic retreat from Ramadi, Iraqi security forces are preparing to mount a ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
9
Iraqi Forces Plan Offensive to Retake Ramadi From ISIS
Seven weeks after their frenetic retreat from Ramadi, Iraqi security forces are preparing to mount a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to try ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
10
Syrian Troops, Hezbollah Attack Last Rebel City on Lebanon Border
... with al-Qaeda's Nusra Front attacking Hezbollah bases of operation in the area and trying to expand their holdings before a counteroffensive ... «Antiwar.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Counteroffensive [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/counteroffensive>. Apr 2024 ».
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