1. actions taken in response to an opponent’s move, especially in games, politics, or strategy

Examples

• The chess player carefully planned her countermoves after her opponent’s aggressive opening.
• The company’s countermoves to the competitor’s price cuts included improved customer service.
• Military strategists developed several countermoves to respond to potential enemy attacks.
• The politician’s countermoves to the scandal included a public apology and policy changes.
• In the negotiation, each side prepared countermoves to the other’s proposals.
• The coach studied the opposing team’s plays to prepare effective countermoves.