1. Steps or measures taken in response to or in opposition to something else; counteractions or retaliatory actions.
Usage: Usually plural; often used in formal or political contexts.
2. In dance or fencing, a step or movement executed in opposition or as a counter to an opponent's move.
Usage: Technical usage in dance and martial arts.

Examples

• The government announced countersteps to address the rising inflation.
• In response to the sanctions, the country took swift countersteps.
• The company implemented countersteps to prevent further data breaches.
• The fencer executed precise countersteps to evade her opponent's attacks.
• Countersteps were necessary to counteract the negative effects of the policy.
• The team developed countersteps to their rivals' aggressive strategy.