Countermove
Countermove noun - An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..
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Conquer and countermove are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Conquer" instead a verb "Countermove".
Conquer
Conquer verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.
Countermove and conquer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countermove" instead a verb "Conquer".
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