Synonyms of countermeasures

countermeasures

noun

plural of countermeasure

as in actions

something done or used with the intention of stopping or preventing something bad or dangerous

new countermeasures against terrorism

The army used electronic countermeasures to block enemy radar.

Related Words

• actions
• measures
• moves
• steps
• efforts
• initiatives
• feats
• operations
• activities
• procedures
• things
• means
• acts
• processes
• countermoves
• expedients
• dealings
• successes
• shifts
• proceedings
• doings
• attempts
• works
• deeds
• countersteps
• exploits
• achievements
• enterprises
• coups
• proposals
• resources
• courses
• projects
• endeavors
• attainments
• events
• accomplishments
• triumphs
• shots
• tries
• exertions
• goes
• undertakings
• pains
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• affairs
• propositions
• businesses
• cracks
• passes
• resorts
• stabs
• stopgaps
• makeshifts
• labors
• whacks
• whiles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countermeasures

These measures might seem like ordinary bureaucratic retaliation, the latest moves in a familiar cycle of sanctions, investigations, and countermeasures. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Its national intelligence scope will include counterterrorism efforts, national emergency response, and countermeasures against foreign intelligence such as spy activity or covert influence operations. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

That open approach also allows the system to evolve as new sensors and countermeasures enter service without requiring a complete redesign. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

The New York Times and other news organizations reported that the new plane lacked defensive countermeasures intended to protect the president from missiles and other threats. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Yet American troops are getting killed in their barracks by cheap Iranian missiles and drones, and their leaders haven’t thought through adequate countermeasures. — Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures. — James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures. — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

As these tactics become more common, Russian forces will likely develop countermeasures, including physical obstacles and improved surveillance. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026