countermarch
March back again
A countermarch is a march back in the direction from which one came, or a maneuver in which troops reverse direction while maintaining formation.
The verb means to execute such a reversal: The regiment countermarched to reinforce the rear guard.
Figuratively, any reversal of course or policy: The administration's countermarch on tariffs surprised observers.
Full directional reversal
- wheelingMoving things on rollers
- pivotPoint of rotation
- turnRotational movement
- flankingAt the sides of
parade · cadence · synchronization · precision · footwork · platoon · squad · column
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- formationCreation or arrangement
- synchronizeAlign timing precisely
- platoonSmall infantry formation
rehearse · routine · band · steps · rhythm · coordination · instructor · footwork
Act of taking away
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- tactical retreatIntentional pullback for advantage
- pullbackWithdrawal or reduction
- disengagementWithdrawal from involvement
backtracking · regrouping · strategic withdrawal · retracing · retirement · retrograde · falling back · repositioning
Deceptive mock attack
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- flankingAt the sides of
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- diversionRedirection of attention
ruse · redirection · outflanking · tactical withdrawal · misdirection · encirclement
about-face
Full directional reversal
flanking · parade · cadence · synchronization · precision · footwork · platoon · squad · column · infantry
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- formationCreation or arrangement
- synchronizeAlign timing precisely
platoon · rehearse · routine · band · steps · rhythm · coordination · instructor · footwork · practice
withdrawal
Act of taking away
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- tactical retreatIntentional pullback for advantage
- pullbackWithdrawal or reduction
disengagement · backtracking · regrouping · strategic withdrawal · retracing · retirement · retrograde · falling back · repositioning
feint
Deceptive mock attack
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- flankingAt the sides of
- repositioningMoving to new spot
diversion · ruse · redirection · outflanking · tactical withdrawal · misdirection · encirclement
- weavingloom, looms, power looms, warp, shuttle
countermarchadvance
Move or progress forward
forward march · press forward · push on · proceed · progress