countercheck
- noun
- /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɛk/
- Jargon
:
contramedida
- In response to the opponent's move, the player delivered a brilliant countercheck that forced a draw.
Examples
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The player's countercheck immediately negated the opponent's threat, turning the game in his favor.
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They introduced a financial oversight committee as a countercheck to prevent fraud.
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The government placed a countercheck on the new policy to ensure it would not be misused.
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The player made a countercheck to regain control of the game.
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After the opponent's move, a quick countercheck was necessary.
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In chess, he executed a smart countercheck that put his opponent in a difficult position.
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To ensure fairness in the game, the rules allow for a countercheck whenever a player is placed in check.
Synonyms
2
6.7
An action to respond to an opponent and get back an advantage
1
8.2
Moves that attack to reduce an opponent's advantage
A hit given back after an attack
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Etymology
Countercheck comes from the parts counter ('against') and check ('stop' or 'control'), so a countercheck is an action that limits or pushes back on another action, much like a counter move in chess that forces a change.