counteroperation
Retaliatory tactical response
A counteroperation is a military or strategic action designed to oppose, neutralize, or respond to an enemy operation.
The term appears in intelligence and defense contexts: The agency launched a counteroperation to disrupt the smuggling network.
It can extend to any organized effort meant to thwart another's plans.
Punitive action in return
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- counterblowRetaliatory strike
- countermeasureDefense against a threat
response · reciprocation · tit-for-tat · counterpunch · countermove · backlash · preemption · deterrence
Offensive response to aggression
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
- countermeasureDefense against a threat
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- flankingAt the sides of
encirclement · reconnaissance · maneuver · defensive · offensive · engagement · skirmish · guerrilla
Blocking or wedging forcefully
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- sabotageDeliberate disruption of operations
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- blockageObstruction halting movement
suppression · interception · thwarting · neutralization · interdiction · countermeasure · denial · spoofing
Defense against enemy espionage
- spyCovert information gatherer
- molesBurrowing insectivore mammals
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- covertIntentionally concealed
surveillance · undercover · agent · sleeper · wiretap · eavesdropping · cipher · decryption
reprisal
Punitive action in return
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- counterblowRetaliatory strike
countermeasure · response · reciprocation · tit-for-tat · counterpunch · countermove · backlash · preemption · deterrence · second strike
counterattack
Offensive response to aggression
- counterstrikeRetaliatory military action
- countermeasureDefense against a threat
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
flanking · encirclement · reconnaissance · maneuver · defensive · offensive · engagement · skirmish · guerrilla · interdiction
jamming
Blocking or wedging forcefully
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- sabotageDeliberate disruption of operations
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
blockage · suppression · interception · thwarting · neutralization · interdiction · countermeasure · denial · spoofing · cyberattack
counterintelligence
Defense against enemy espionage
- spyCovert information gatherer
- molesBurrowing insectivore mammals
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
covert · surveillance · undercover · agent · sleeper · wiretap · eavesdropping · cipher · decryption · intercept
counteroperationadvance
Move or progress forward
invasion · incursion · initiative · campaign
counteroperationinaction
Deliberate nonmovement
passivity · nonresponse · capitulation · acquiescence · surrender
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