1. A move or action taken in response to an opponent's move, especially in games or strategic situations.
Usage: Often used in chess, card games, and competitive contexts.

1. To make a move or take action in response to an opponent's move; to counter or oppose with a strategic action.
Usage: Third-person singular present or plural form of 'counterplay'.

Examples

• In chess, White counterplays Black's aggressive attack with a solid defense.
• The team's counterplays disrupted the opponent's offensive strategy.
• She counterplays every move her rival makes in the game.
• The defensive counterplays proved effective against the stronger opponent.
• His quick counterplays in the debate turned the argument in his favor.
• The chess engine calculated multiple counterplays to the opening gambit.