countermove

The Throg ship came up in a burst of speed, and Shann waited tensely for some countermove from the scout.

Between them she was always conscious of move and countermove.

Our countermove—the Tibet Expedition—must have been a crushing and unexpected blow to Russia.

Edward and Louis, irritated at the success of this countermove, waited patiently and renewed their alliance.

Perhaps Simon would give Sophia some hint about the countermove he must be planning.