1. to attack in return; to launch an offensive response to an attack
The team decided to counterattack after the opponent scored.
O time decidiu contraatacar após o adversário marcar.
2. to respond to criticism or accusation with a counterargument or retaliatory action
She chose to counterattack the false allegations with evidence.
Ela escolheu contraatacar as acusações falsas com provas.
3. in military context, to respond to enemy assault with an offensive maneuver
The general ordered troops to counterattack the enemy position.
O general ordenou que as tropas contraatacassem a posição inimiga.