Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌmaɪn/
noun an underground gallery or tunnel dug to intercept and destroy an enemy mine
A1 I found a countermine in the field while playing with my friends.
A2 The soldiers planted a countermine to protect themselves from enemy attacks.
B1 The strategic placement of countermine helped the troops defend their position.
B2 The countermine successfully thwarted the enemy's attempt to breach the perimeter.
C1 The military used advanced technology to detect and neutralize countermine threats.
C2 The expert deminers carefully disarmed the countermine to ensure the safety of the area.
verb to undermine secretly or underhandedly
A1 I countermine your argument with a valid point.
A2 She countermine the opponent's strategy by changing tactics.
B1 The detective tried to countermine the criminal's plan before it was executed.
B2 The government deployed a team to countermine the terrorist organization's activities.
C1 The company hired a cybersecurity expert to countermine potential cyber attacks.
C2 The negotiator used various tactics to countermine the opposition's bargaining strategies.
formal The military used countermine tactics to neutralize enemy explosives.
informal The soldiers had to countermine the area before advancing.
slang We need to countermine their plan before they catch on.
figurative She was always able to countermine his arguments with her quick wit.
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