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单词 counteraggression
释义

counteraggression

noun

coun·​ter·​ag·​gres·​sion ˌkau̇n-tər-ə-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce counteraggression (audio)
variants or counter-aggression
plural counteraggressions or counter-aggressions
: an act of aggression (such as an attack) that is undertaken in response to another's aggression
… the limited importance of deterrence could partially explain why revenge is more effective in triggering counteraggressions and feuds than in avoiding them. Francesa Giardini and Rosaria Conte
also : the practice of undertaking such acts
Violence, especially political violence, is usually a pattern of aggression and counteraggression that has a history and which stretches back deep into time. Simon Critchley

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

counteraggression

noun

as in counterassault

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • counterassault
  • counterattack
  • attack
  • air raid
  • ambush
  • assault
  • counteroffensive
  • aggression
  • attempt
  • coup de main
  • offensive
  • onset
  • ambuscade
  • raid
  • sally
  • rush
  • onslaught
  • counterstrike
  • offense
  • invasion
  • flanking
  • breakthrough
  • blitzkrieg
  • strike
  • sortie
  • envelopment
  • blitz
  • incursion
  • foray
  • charge
  • descent
  • offence
  • bombing
  • bombardment
  • sack
  • ravage
  • pillage
  • siege
  • hail
  • barrage
  • fusillade
  • volley
  • storm
  • salvo
  • cannonade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • defense
  • opposition
  • protection
  • resistance
  • guard
  • security
  • shield
  • defensive
  • shelter
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