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countermission

countermission

1 8.7
A mission carried out to stop another mission
  • noun
translation icon : contramisión
  • During the conflict, our generals formulated a countermission to thwart the opposing forces.

Examples

  • The commander launched a countermission to intercept the enemy's supply convoy.

  • A successful countermission can prevent the opposing side from achieving its objectives.

  • They planned a countermission after learning about the rival team's strategy.

  • The team launched a countermission to thwart the enemy's plans.

  • The countermission was executed flawlessly.

  • The team planned a countermission to sabotage the enemy's operations.

  • He received orders for a countermission designed to prevent the enemy from advancing.

Synonyms

countermeasure
vscountermission
  • Specialized
33 6.5

Something that prevents or reduces harm

is a focused operation designed to stop a specific opposing operation
countermove
vscountermission
2 6.7

An action to respond to an opponent and get back an advantage

is a planned operation meant to prevent another operation's success

How Forceful

offensive
159 7.4
countermission
1 8.7
reconnaissance
  • Specialized
67 8.2

Surface Forms

countermission singular
countermissions plural

Morphology

countermission = mission (transparent) = counter + mission

The meaning is directly derived from 'counter-' (against) + 'mission' (task), so learners who know both parts can infer 'a mission opposing another mission'.

Etymology

The word countermission combines counter- (meaning 'against'), as in counterattack, and mission (a 'task' or 'trip to do important work'). So a countermission is a mission sent to oppose or stop another mission.