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Splendid first strike
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
An initial attack with nuclear weapons that disables the enemy's nuclear capability and thus prevents retaliation.
Synonyms
decapitation strike
preemptive strike
superstrike
anticipatory retaliation
massive retaliation
finite deterrence
alpha strike
spike attack
strategic warning
pindown
surgical strike
nuclear war
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