Countermove [noun]

Definition of Countermove:

retaliation

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Sentence/Example of Countermove:

The Throg ship came up in a burst of speed, and Shann waited tensely for some countermove from the scout.

Between them she was always conscious of move and countermove.

Our countermove—the Tibet Expedition—must have been a crushing and unexpected blow to Russia.

Edward and Louis, irritated at the success of this countermove, waited patiently and renewed their alliance.

Perhaps Simon would give Sophia some hint about the countermove he must be planning.

As early as July 1913 the demonstrations in Ulster led to discussion of a countermove among young men in Dublin.

He made a false accusation against the dresser, who, on his part, made a countermove.

He foresaw every movement of his antagonists and met it with a prompt countermove.

His countermove had to be prompt; some one was coming up the nearest steps.

This assembly to be made up exclusively of antiques was her countermove.