counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
distinguished war service; merit of war
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
armaments; military preparations
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
defense; defence; protection
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
(one) could even say that
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
power balance; balance of power
clear as day; perfectly obvious; plain as daylight
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
cooperation; collaboration