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COUNTERMOVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Countermove.

Countermove - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
counterattack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attackonrushonsetonslaught
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Countermove - as a verb

To move in opposition or in retaliation.

Example Sentences

"He anticipated her argument and prepared a countermove."
"The chess player pondered his next countermove."
"The politician's statement was met with a swift countermove from the opposition."
"The company made a countermove by reducing prices to stay competitive."
"His unexpected countermove caught his opponent off guard."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERMOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countermove is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERMOVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is COUNTERMOVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countermove is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERMOVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is COUNTERMOVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countermove is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERMOVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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