Word: countermove
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
move
Definition: To move in opposition or in retaliation.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: move
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To act; to take action; to begin to act
Etymology Compounds: Affix: movēre
Language: la
Decoded: movere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I begin, commence, undertake