countermine

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Synonyms: counterline, countermand, counterpane, countering, countertide, countermure, counterman, countertime, counterlife, countersink, countermove

Antonyms: counterline, countermand, counterpane, countering, countertide, countermure, counterman, countertime, counterlife, countersink, countermove

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Noun

1. A [[mine]] used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or [[tunnel]].
2. An [[underground]] [[gallery]] excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
3. A [[stratagem]] or [[plot]] by which another stratagem or project is defeated.

Verb

1. To [[plot]] [[opposition]]; to [[frustrate]] the [[initiative]]s of another.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive}} to [[sap]] hostile [[mining]].

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