"counterdemolition" meaning in All languages combined

See counterdemolition on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: counter- + demolition Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|demolition}} counter- + demolition Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} counterdemolition (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A demolition meant to retaliate for another. Tags: rare, uncountable Synonyms: counter-demolition [rare]

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