What is "counterplay" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does counterplay mean in English? Meaning of counterplay definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "counterplay" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "counterplay": (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

Noun

  • Meaning: (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
  • Synonyms: counterattack counterplay
  • Hypernyms: attack
  • Synonyms:

    retribution, attack, vengeance, reprisal, counterblow, return, malevolence, sortie, vengefulness, fight, satisfaction, spitefulness, requital, repayment, vindictiveness, rancor, animus, eye for an eye, ill will, measure for measure, tit for tat, implacability, counterinsurgency, avenging, ruthlessness, avengment, getting even,

    Antonyms:

    forgiveness, pardon, sympathy,

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