countersting

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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ sting.

Noun

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countersting (plural counterstings)

  1. Measures to mislead a sting operation.
    • 2012, Susan Dunlap, Death and Taxes[1]:
      I operate in a world of stings, counterstings, drug dealers, lies, double crosses.