Complementation and Counterattack

noun

• The grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate.
• Linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts. (.
  • synonyms: complementary distribution

noun

• An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..
  • synonyms: countermove
• Chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board.
  • synonyms: counterplay

verb

• Make a counterattack.
  • synonyms: counterstrike

(DoD) Attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of the enemy's purpose in attacking. In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives. See also countermove.