countermovement
/ˈkaʊntərˌmuvmənt/
noun
- A movement or action that opposes or responds to another movement, especially in politics, society, or sports.
- The coach taught the players a countermovement to block the opponent's attack.
- The protest sparked a countermovement of people who supported the original policy.
- In the debate, each argument was met with a countermovement from the opposition.
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