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counter-step noun[ C ] (alsocounterstep)uk /ˈkaʊn.təˌstep/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌstep/ an action that is done as a reaction to a previous action: Examples of counter-steps taken to deal with security breaches are given. Every step they took was met by a corresponding counterstep. Governments needed to be quick to take counter-steps to curtail the spread of Covid 19. The country has warned of countersteps if the US imposes tariffs. The new argument could not have been obviated or cured by factual showings or legal countersteps. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Acting and acts (your) every moveidiom act act for someone act/do something on your own responsibilityidiom ADL agency ant beat er execution exercise in something exploit move put your money where your mouth isidiom responsibility role-play rot step stuff talk |