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Counterfire

Noun:

1. A form of opposing or retaliatory fire, especially in response to enemy attacks.
• The soldiers deployed a heavy counterfire to halt the enemy's advance.
2. The suppression of a fire or explosion by the application of water, chemicals, or other extinguishing agents.
• The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to counterfire the raging inferno.

Verb:

1. To engage in retaliatory firing.
• The military units counterfired upon the enemy's positions.
2. To suppress a fire or explosion by applying extinguishing methods.
• The trained firefighters counterfired the explosive situation, preventing further damage.

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