Counterforce Definition
kountər-fôrs
noun
A force, action, etc. that counters or checks another; specif., the use of strategic air and missile nuclear forces to destroy the nuclear striking power of the enemy, esp. as an opening action in hostilities.
Webster's New World
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counterforce
Plural:
counterforcesOrigin of Counterforce
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counter- + force
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