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countermove

 

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Noun countermove has 1 sense
  1. counterattack, 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.
    --1 is a kind of attack, onslaught, onset, onrush

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Term: countermove

Noun:

1. A move made in response to an opponent's move, typically made to gain an advantage or neutralize the opponent's strategy.

- Sample sentence: The chess grandmaster contemplated his countermove, hoping to outwit his opponent and turn the game around.

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2. An action taken to counteract or offset the effects of something.

- Sample sentence: The government implemented a countermove to stabilize the economy during the financial crisis.

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Verb:

1. To make a move in response to an opponent's move.

- Sample sentence: The judo fighter quickly countermoved, dodging her opponent's attack and launching a powerful strike.

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2. To take action as a measure to counteract or thwart something.

- Sample sentence: The organization countermoved by implementing strict security measures to prevent data breaches.

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Adjective:

1. Referring to something popular or widely embraced by the local community.

- Sample sentence: The bakery became famous for its delicious and countermove pastries, loved by locals and tourists alike.

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