coun·ter·move (koun t r-m v )n. A move made in opposition or retaliation to another. intr.v. (koun tr-mv) coun·ter·moved, coun·ter·mov·ing, coun·ter·moves To make a move in retaliation or opposition. coun ter·movement n. |
countermove [ˈkaʊntəˌmuːv]
n
an opposing move
vb
to make or do (something) as an opposing move
countermovement n
An operation undertaken in reaction to or in anticipation of a move by the enemy. See also counterattack.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | countermove - an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. attack, onrush, onset, onslaught - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" riposte - (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge |
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