I. “+ˌ- noun
Etymology: counter- + force
: a force, power, activity, or trend that opposes or counters another
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: counter- + force (I)
: of, relating to, or being an attack directed against enemy military targets rather than civilian targets
counterforce weapons
a counterforce strategy