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countermarch

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coun⋅ter⋅march

[n. koun-ter-mahrch; v. koun-ter-mahrch, koun-ter-mahrch]
–noun
1. a march back over the same ground.
2. a complete reversal of conduct or measures.
–verb (used without object)
3. to execute a countermarch.
–verb (used with object)
4. to cause to countermarch.

Origin:
1590–1600; counter- + march 1
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coun·ter·march   (koun'tər-märch')   
n.  
  1. A march back or in a reverse direction.

  2. A complete reversal of method or conduct.

intr. & tr.v.   (koun'tər-märch') coun·ter·marched, coun·ter·march·ing, coun·ter·march·es
To execute or cause to execute a countermarch.
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