Countermove
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countermove is a noun meaning A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.
Meaning
A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.
More Meanings
- To move in opposition or in retaliation.
Example Sentences
move and countermove
When you're ready, just call out the position of the pieces and I'll give you a countermove.
There are countermeasures to deceptive jamming, too, just as there are ECCCM to ECCM, all the way to infinity. It’s a giant chess game out there, moves to countermoves, and it never stops.
Word Forms
- countermoves
- countermoving
- countermoved
Synonyms for countermove
Depending on context, synonyms include counterattack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterattack, counterplay, counterwager, counterblow, counterpush, counter-attack.
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