contre-offensive

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French

Etymology

From contre- +‎ offensive.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁɔ.fɑ̃.siv/

Noun

contre-offensive f (plural contre-offensives)

  1. counter-offensive, counter-attack
    Synonyms: riposte, contre-attaque

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