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Pre-emptive strike
/pri-ˈɛmptɪv
straɪk/
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Pre-emptive strike
noun
1.
A surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you.
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Words linked to "Pre-emptive strike" :
coup de main
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surprise attack
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