countermeasure

Noun

Meaning

an action taken to offset another action

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Synonyms

nostrum counteraction support return help action prevention self-defense protection defense argument drug assistance medicine answer
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Antonyms

attack disease blight damage opposition injury
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Hypernyms

measure step

Hyponyms

countermine

Examples

A countermeasure was developed: the targeted submarine discharged an effervescent chemical, and the torpedo went after the noisier fizzy decoy. Source: Internet

A countermeasure is the use of software that prevents users from saving an edit that contains a link to a site listed on a blacklist of malware sites. Source: Internet

As a countermeasure, shock mounts can be installed to absorb resonant frequencies and thus dissipate the absorbed energy. Source: Internet

As a countermeasure, U-boats were fitted with radar warning receivers, to give them ample time to dive before the enemy closed in, as well as more anti aircraft guns. Source: Internet

A purported countermeasure involves filling the bowl with kosher salt and carefully wetting it with strong spirits. Source: Internet

Apple added Restricted Mode as a countermeasure against physical cracking devices such as GrayKey (which has been used by law enforcement) that exploit a USB connection to unlock the phone. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

countermark countermarque countermart countermeet countermeeting countermelodic