Definitions for counterforce
ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrscoun·ter·force

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1. counterforcenoun

   A force that opposes another force.

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1. Counterforce

   In nuclear strategy, a counterforce target is one that has a military value, such as a launch silo for intercontinental ballistic missiles, an airbase at which nuclear-armed bombers are stationed, a homeport for ballistic missile submarines, or a command and control installation.The intent of a counterforce strategy (attacking counterforce targets with nuclear weapons) is to conduct a pre-emptive nuclear strike which has as its aim to disarm an adversary by destroying its nuclear weapons before they can be launched. That would minimize the impact of a retaliatory second strike. However, counterforce attacks are possible in a second strike as well, especially with weapons like UGM-133 Trident II. A counterforce target is distinguished from a countervalue target, which includes an adversary's population, knowledge, economic, or political resources. In other words, a counterforce strike is against an adversary's military, and a countervalue strike is against an adversary's cities. A closely related tactic is the decapitation strike, which destroys an enemy's nuclear command and control facilities and similarly has a goal to eliminate or reduce the enemy's ability to launch a second strike. Counterforce targets are almost always near to civilian population centers, which would not be spared in the event of a counterforce strike.

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1. Counterforcenoun

   an opposing force

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1. Counterforce

   In nuclear strategy, a counterforce target is one that has a military value, such as a launch silo for intercontinental ballistic missiles, an airbase at which nuclear-armed bombers are stationed, a homeport for ballistic missile submarines, or a command and control installation. The intent of a counterforce strategy is to disarm an adversary by destroying its nuclear weapons before they can be launched, thereby minimizing the impact of a retaliatory second strike. A counterforce target is distinguished from a countervalue target, which includes an adversary's population, economic, or political resources. In other words, a counterforce strike is against an adversary's military while a countervalue strike is against an adversary's cities.

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1. counterforce

   The employment of strategic air and missile forces in an effort to destroy, or render impotent, selected military capabilities of an enemy force under any of the circumstances by which hostilities may be initiated.

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1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterforce in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterforce in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of counterforce in a Sentence

1. Ouyang Yujing:

   But if they are aimed at putting pressure on China or blackening its name, then you can view it like a spring, which has an applied force and a counterforce. The more the pressure, the greater the reaction.

2. Ouyang Yujing:

   Of course we're willing to take on board constructive comments and criticism by the relevant countries, but if they are aimed at putting pressure on China or blackening its name, then you can view it like a spring, which has an applied force and a counterforce. The more the pressure, the greater the reaction.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterforce
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterforce
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterforce
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=counterforce
5. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf