COUNTERMINE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word countermine. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COUNTERMINE
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counteract | verbv | |||||||
verb • act in opposition to • oppose or check by a counteraction • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||||
sabotage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations | ||||||||
undermine | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||||
check | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a written order directing a bank to pay money • an appraisal of the state of affairs • the bill in a restaurant • the state of inactivity following an interruption • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • the act of inspecting or verifying • a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something • a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess • obstructing an opponent in ice hockey • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king verb • examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition • make an examination or investigation • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution • put a check mark on or near or next to • slow the growth or development of • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • consign for shipment on a vehicle • hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping • abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey • stop in a chase especially when scent is lost • mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on • decline to initiate betting • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • place into check • write out a check on a bank account • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • verify by consulting a source or authority • arrest the motion (of something) abruptly • make cracks or chinks in • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only | ||||||||
deter | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
foil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal • anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities • a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through • picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector • a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb • enhance by contrast • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • cover or back with foil | ||||||||
frustrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • treat cruelly | ||||||||
hamper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
hinder | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
impede | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
inhibit | verbv | |||||||
verb • prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something • limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally | ||||||||
negate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • prove negative; show to be false • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||||
obstruct | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
oppose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
resist | verbv | |||||||
verb • elude, especially in a baffling way • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • express opposition through action or words • withstand the force of something • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse to comply | ||||||||
thwart | verbv | |||||||
noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | ||||||||
counterplot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plot intended to subvert another plot verb • make a plot in response to another plot | ||||||||
subvert | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||||
weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect |