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- [noun koun-ter-mahyn; verb koun-ter-mahyn, koun-ter-mahyn]
- /noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmaɪn; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmaɪn, ˈkaʊn tərˌmaɪn/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.maɪn/
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- [noun koun-ter-mahyn; verb koun-ter-mahyn, koun-ter-mahyn]
- /noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmaɪn; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmaɪn, ˈkaʊn tərˌmaɪn/
Definitions of countermine word
- noun countermine a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by an enemy 3
- noun countermine a plot to frustrate another plot 3
- verb countermine to frustrate by countermeasures 3
- verb countermine to take measures to defeat the underground operations of (an enemy) 3
- verb countermine to destroy enemy mines in (an area) with mines of one's own 3
- noun countermine a military mine for intercepting or destroying an enemy mine 3
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Origin of countermine
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at counter-, mine2
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Parts of speech for Countermine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countermine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
countermine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for countermine
noun countermine
- plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- sedition — incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
- scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
- treason — the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
- league — a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
Antonyms for countermine
noun countermine
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
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