No. 3,749 in Dutch
tegenoffensief
Counteroffensive.
In a sentence
Het leger startte een tegenoffensief om de verloren gebieden te heroveren.
The army launched a counteroffensive to reclaim the lost areas.
In this sentence, 'tegenoffensief' is used in a military context, referring to a tactical maneuver to regain lost ground.
Tijdens het debat voerden de politici een verbaal tegenoffensief tegen de beschuldigingen.
During the debate, the politicians launched a verbal counteroffensive against the accusations.
Here, 'tegenoffensief' describes a strategic response in a figurative, non-military context, indicating a rhetorical or argumentative countermove.
De organisatie zette een mediageniek tegenoffensief op om hun imago te verbeteren.
The organization initiated a media-friendly counteroffensive to improve their image.
In this example, 'tegenoffensief' refers to a planned campaign or initiative aimed at countering negative publicity or public opinion.
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