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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.
2. 2
   The movement of dancers around a central point.

Verb

1. 1
   To take an opposing step, as in dancing.

Synonyms

All synonyms

antidotebackfirecomebackcorrectivecounterattackcountermeasure

Etymology

From counter- + step.

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