counter-strategies
Plans against plans
Counter-strategies are plans or methods devised specifically to oppose or neutralize another's strategy.
The term appears in military, business, and game contexts where opponents anticipate and respond to each other's moves: The company developed counter-strategies for every scenario their competitors might pursue.
Also written as two words.
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- flankingAt the sides of
- encirclementSurrounding enemy forces completely
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
feint · decoy · diversion · guerrilla · infiltration · reconnaissance · sabotage · siege
State of awaiting something
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- proactivityTendency to anticipate needs
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
surveillance · monitoring · preparedness · forecasting · deterrence · vigilance · prophylaxis · readiness
Guarding against harm
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
security · armor · bulwark · deterrence · containment · mitigation · blocking · interception
Ongoing contest between opponents
- opponentsThose who compete against
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
underdog · scouting · neutralizing · adaptation · adjustments · preparation · positioning · upset
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- flankingAt the sides of
- encirclementSurrounding enemy forces completely
ambush · feint · decoy · diversion · guerrilla · infiltration · reconnaissance · sabotage · siege · skirmish
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- proactivityTendency to anticipate needs
- preventionStopping something before occurring
intelligence · surveillance · monitoring · preparedness · forecasting · deterrence · vigilance · prophylaxis · readiness · countermeasures
protection
Guarding against harm
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- parryDefensive blade deflection
safeguard · security · armor · bulwark · deterrence · containment · mitigation · blocking · interception · neutralization
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- opponentsThose who compete against
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
championship · underdog · scouting · neutralizing · adaptation · adjustments · preparation · positioning · upset · bracket
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