counterthreat
English
Etymology
counter- + threat
Noun
counterthreat (plural counterthreats)
- A threat made in response to an earlier threat by another party
- 2007, January 1, “Steven Lee Myers”, in Russia-Belarus Gas Deal Averts Feared Disruptions in Europe:
- The agreement was reached after months of negotiations -- and a final week of threats and counterthreats.
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