Countermove and Offset

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..

Offset and countermove are semantically related. in retaliation topic. In some cases you can use "Offset" instead a noun "Countermove".

Offset noun - A force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective.

Countermove and offset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countermove" instead a noun "Offset".

Nearby Word: offsetting