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单词 counteraggressions
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

counteraggressions

noun

variants or counter-aggressions
plural of counteraggression
as in counterassaults

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • counterassaults
  • counter-assaults
  • counteroffensives
  • counterstrikes
  • air raids
  • counterattacks
  • attacks
  • ambuscades
  • envelopments
  • ambushes
  • assaults
  • attempts
  • counter-strikes
  • aggressions
  • raids
  • counter-attacks
  • rushes
  • sallies
  • offenses
  • onslaughts
  • sorties
  • blitzkriegs
  • onsets
  • incursions
  • forays
  • offensives
  • invasions
  • coups de main
  • blitzes
  • strikes
  • breakthroughs
  • charges
  • ravages
  • offences
  • sacks
  • bombings
  • descents
  • pillages
  • bombardments
  • cannonades
  • fusillades
  • sieges
  • volleys
  • salvos
  • barrages
  • storms
  • hails
  • salvoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • defenses
  • shields
  • guards
  • resistances
  • securities
  • oppositions
  • protections
  • shelters
  • defensives
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