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Definition of countermove

countermove

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmuːv/
coun · ter · move
Plural:countermoves
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Past Simple:countermoved
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Past Participle:countermoved
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Present Participle:countermoving
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countermove Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An action, strategy, or step taken in response or opposition to another's move or tactic.

Example

"The grandmaster anticipated his opponent's aggressive opening and prepared a clever countermove."

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• verb

1

To make a move or take strategic action in opposition to another.

Example

"When the rival corporation lowered its prices, the board decided to countermove by launching a loyalty program."

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• Nearby Words

counterintuitively
counterman
countermeasure
countermove
countermovement
counteroffensive
counteroffer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countermove. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countermove
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