counterstep

== English == === Etymology === From counter- + step. === Noun === counterstep (plural countersteps) A measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction. The movement of dancers around a central point. === Verb === counterstep (third-person singular simple present countersteps, present participle counterstepping, simple past and past participle counterstepped) To take an opposing step, as in dancing.