Counterraising

/ˌkaʊntərˈreɪzɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of raising or increasing something in response to another's raising or increase.

Etymology

From counter- + raising (present participle of raise), from Old Norse reisa. Often used in contexts like bidding, salaries, or defensive tactics.

Kelly Says

In poker, counterraising (re-raising after someone else has raised) is a sophisticated strategy that can signal strength or bluff weakness, making it a psychological game within the card game itself.

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