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counterforce Definition

counter·force (-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

counterforce Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • massive: During the following twenty-four hours a massive counterforce was assembled and officers from General Headquarters personally supervised the annihilation of the disturbances.
  • large: Thereafter, all that was needed to coerce the mutineers was a large counterforce and the threat of being shot.