counteractions
Moves that oppose
Counteractions are actions taken to oppose or neutralize other actions.
The word appears in contexts where one force works against another: The government's counteractions against inflation included raising interest rates.
Each counteraction responds to and attempts to offset something already in motion.
Punitive action in return
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
payback · backlash · tit-for-tat · counterpunch · reciprocation · requital · comeuppance · redress
Curative treatment or fix
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- reversalComplete change of direction
- undoingCause of destruction
neutralization · offset · compensation · counterbalance · antidote · cure · redress · reparation
Acting to prevent another's action
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
forestalling · quarantine · immunization · inoculation · neutralizer · antidote · inhibition · suppression
Retaliatory military action
- counterblowRetaliatory strike
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- riposteSwift clever reply
- blockSolid mass, or impede
resistance · neutralization · interception · deflection · shielding · fortification · barricade · blockade
Responding strategic action
- countermaneuverTactical response to opponent's move
- counterplayActive defense through offense
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- flankingAt the sides of
outmaneuvering · countergambit · repositioning · feint · diversion · counterintelligence · counterespionage · counterpropaganda
reprisal
Punitive action in return
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
retribution · payback · backlash · tit-for-tat · counterpunch · reciprocation · requital · comeuppance · redress · counterstrike
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- reversalComplete change of direction
undoing · neutralization · offset · compensation · counterbalance · antidote · cure · redress · reparation · restoration
preemption
Acting to prevent another's action
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
interdiction · forestalling · quarantine · immunization · inoculation · neutralizer · antidote · inhibition · suppression · mitigation
counterstrike
Retaliatory military action
- counterblowRetaliatory strike
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- riposteSwift clever reply
block · resistance · neutralization · interception · deflection · shielding · fortification · barricade · blockade · bulwark
countermove
Responding strategic action
- countermaneuverTactical response to opponent's move
- counterplayActive defense through offense
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
flanking · outmaneuvering · countergambit · repositioning · feint · diversion · counterintelligence · counterespionage · counterpropaganda · counteroperation
counteractionsopening moves
First actions in competition
provocations · instigations · aggressions · initiatives · catalysts
counteractionsreinforcements
Additional troops sent in
assistance · aid · backing · cooperation · support