What is the opposite of counterattack?

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Noun
Opposite of an attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
Noun
Opposite of an angry or negative reaction to an event or action
Noun
Opposite of thinking or behaving that is oppositional to previous or established modes of thought and behavior
“The song will have a music video as well, hinted about as a nod to horror classics such as The Shining and the story of Jekyll and Hyde.”
Noun
Opposite of a witty remark
Verb
Opposite of to exact revenge or fight back
Verb
Opposite of to defy or put up an opposition to
Verb
Opposite of to struggle or fight back when attacked
“We would rather die in the mountains or be eaten by wild animals than to surrender to the enemy.”
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