COUNTERMOVES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word countermoves. (close relations)
countermoved
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| counteractions | nounn | |||||
noun • action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action | ||||||
| counterattacks | nounn | |||||
noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board verb • make a counterattack | ||||||
| counterbalances | verbv | |||||
noun • a weight that balances another weight • equality of distribution • a compensating equivalent verb • adjust for • contrast with equal weight or force • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions | ||||||
| countermeasures | nounn | |||||
noun • an action taken to offset another action | ||||||
| counterplays | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board | ||||||
| counters | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted • game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers • a person who counts things • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot • a return punch (especially by a boxer) adverb • in the opposite direction adjective satellite • indicating opposition or resistance verb • speak in response • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | ||||||
| counterstrikes | verb, nounv, n | |||||
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| retaliations | nounn | |||||
noun • action taken in return for an injury or offense | ||||||
| reversals | nounn | |||||
noun • a change from one state to the opposite state • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • turning in an opposite direction or position • a decision to reverse an earlier decision • a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside • turning in the opposite direction • the act of reversing the order or place of • a major change in attitude or principle or point of view | ||||||
| counteroffensives | nounn | |||||
noun • a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force | ||||||
| counterattack | nounn | |||||
noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board verb • make a counterattack | ||||||
