Usually means: Sudden defensive response to attack.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (counterthrust)

▸ noun:  A thrust made against another; a counterblow.

Similar:
counterbuff, counterblast, counterassault, afterstroke, countercharge, counterstroke, time thrust, counteraction, counterjab, counterarm, more...

Opposite:
thrust, advance, push

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Similar:
counterbuff, counterblast, counterassault, afterstroke, countercharge, counterstroke, time thrust, counteraction, counterjab, counterarm, more...

Opposite:
thrust, advance, push



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