Konter

Etymology
From the verb, from (originally in the context of boxing). The noun is probably not derived directly from the verb but as a clipping of the noun, from +. Compare also the prefix, from , which influenced the phonetic form of these words.

Noun

 * 1)  counter-attack
 * 2)  repartee; comeback witty answer

Usage notes

 * For in a military context use  or.