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Pre-emptive strike   /pri-ˈɛmptɪv straɪk/   Listen
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" :   surprise attack, coup de main


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