countertactics
plural noun
coun·ter·tac·tics
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈtak-tiks 
variants
or counter-tactics
1
plural in construction
: the actions, methods, or strategies used to counter an opponent
Wellington knew that he had to find the countertactics that would deny Napoleon their operational benefits in battle.—
Alan Forrest
Alan Forrest… the computer system that now allows New York police to pinpoint the location of every serious crime and focus their countertactics.—Tom Morganthau and Vern E. Smith
Tom Morganthau and Vern E. SmithNegotiators have developed countertactics to reduce their vulnerability when opponents mislead about their beliefs and preferences.
2
usually singular in construction
: the science, art, or skill of countering an opponent's tactics
a master of countertactics
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“Countertactics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertactics. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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