A tactical movement or action taken in response to or to oppose an opponent's maneuver, especially in military or strategic contexts.
From 'counter-' (against) plus 'maneuver' (from French 'manœuvre,' from Old French 'manovrer', to handle or operate). Military strategy term developed in 18th-century warfare.
Chess grandmasters spend hours studying countermaneuvering—every opening move has known countermaneuvering sequences. In warfare, brilliant countermaneuvering has won battles against stronger armies!
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