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
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• works
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• makeshifts
• labors
• whacks
• whiles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countermeasures

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

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a statement posted on X rejected the tariff decision as groundless, and vowed to initiate countermeasures while raise the issue within the framework of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Boeing 747s are generally not equipped with missile countermeasures; however, the older presidential fleet is widely believed to include them. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Computer software and integrated hardware now manage tasks like sensor fusion and defense countermeasures, which previously required dedicated crew members. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Unless some court rulings go their way, US firms will have to rely on their own countermeasures to stop it. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026

The Qatari jet reportedly lacks the same missile-detection and countermeasures systems as the older planes, the Associated Press previously reported. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Japan would take necessary countermeasures after thoroughly assessing the curbs and their impact. — ABC News, 29 June 2026