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decapitation strike en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. An initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.
    • Near-synonym: first strike

Forms

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decapitation strikes Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

preemptive strike · counterstrike

Hypernyms

strike · attack

Relateds

shock and awe · Dead Hand

Synonyms

first strike

Translations (2)

cmn 斬首行動 /斩首行动 (attack aiming to destroy the central command and control) · pl atak dekapitacyjny (attack aiming to destroy the central command and control)