countermeasure

[koun-ter-mezh-er]

noun

1. an opposing, offsetting, or retaliatory measure.

countermeasure

/ ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə /

noun

1. action taken to oppose, neutralize, or retaliate against some other action

Word History and Origins

Origin of countermeasure¹

First recorded in 1920–25; counter- + measure

Example Sentences

The goal is to figure out comprehensive systems for detecting drones, identifying whether they pose a threat, and deploying appropriate countermeasures.

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The selloff came after China on Tuesday hit back at the U.S. with countermeasures on trade.

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Crypto stocks declined on Tuesday following China’s announcement of trade countermeasures against the United States, impacting investor sentiment.

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A Commerce Ministry spokesperson also said China could introduce its own unspecified "countermeasures" if the US President carries out his threat, adding it was "not afraid" of a possible trade war.

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China’s Ministry of Commerce condemned the plan as “unreasonable and harmful to both nations,” signaling potential countermeasures.

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