counterforce

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ force.

Noun

counterforce (plural counterforces)

  1. A force that opposes another force.

Translations

Adjective

counterforce (not comparable)

  1. (military) Targeting an opponent's military assets, such as missile silos, rather than other valuable assets such as cities and civilian populations.
    Antonym: countervalue

Derived terms
  • controlled counterforce war
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