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English noun: countermove

1. countermove (act) an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.


Synonymscounterattack


Broader (hypernym)attack, onrush, onset, onslaught


Narrower (hyponym)riposte









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