"countersue" meaning in English

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          "text": "Forrest later attacked Willis in New York, knocking him to the ground; lawsuits proliferated as Willis sued Forrest for assault, and Forrest countersued for libel.",
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        "participle",
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    {
      "form": "countersued",
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        "past"
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