countermove

/ˌkaʊntərˈmuv/
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Other forms: countermoves

Definitions of countermove
  1. 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.
    synonyms: counterattack
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    types:
    riposte
    (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
    type of:
    attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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