Counterstrike: meaning, definitions and examples

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counterstrike

 

[ ˈkaʊntərˌstraɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video game

Counter-Strike is a popular first-person shooter video game where players can choose to be terrorists or counter-terrorists and engage in various missions. The game is known for its realistic weapons, tactical gameplay, and competitive multiplayer mode.

Synonyms

CS, CS:GO, Counterstrike Global Offensive

Examples of usage

  • Many gamers enjoy playing Counter-Strike with their friends online.
  • The professional esports scene for Counter-Strike is highly competitive.
Context #2 | Noun

military

A counterstrike is a military action taken in response to an attack, usually aiming to retaliate against the enemy. It involves strategic planning and execution to minimize the enemy's advantage.

Synonyms

counteroffensive, response, retaliation

Examples of usage

  • The country launched a counterstrike after being attacked by enemy forces.
  • The counterstrike was successful in repelling the invaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "counterstrike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contra-ataque

🇮🇳 प्रत्याक्रमण

🇩🇪 Gegenangriff

🇮🇩 serangan balasan

🇺🇦 контрудар

🇵🇱 kontratak

🇯🇵 カウンターアタック (kauntā atakku)

🇫🇷 contre-attaque

🇪🇸 contraataque

🇹🇷 karşı saldırı

🇰🇷 반격 (ban-gyeok)

🇸🇦 هجوم مضاد (hujum mudaad)

🇨🇿 protiofenzíva

🇸🇰 protiútok

🇨🇳 反击 (fǎnjī)

🇸🇮 protiofenziva

🇮🇸 gagnárás

🇰🇿 қарымта шабуыл

🇬🇪 კონტრშეტევა (kontrsheteva)

🇦🇿 əks-hücum

🇲🇽 contraataque

Word origin

The term 'counterstrike' originated in military jargon to describe a retaliatory strike against an enemy force. In the context of the video game Counter-Strike, it refers to the players' ability to counter or prevent terrorist attacks. The game was first released as a modification for Half-Life in 1999 and has since become a popular esports title with a strong competitive community.

See also: counteractive, counterfeit, countertop.