"countersting" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counterstings [plural]
Etymology: counter- + sting Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|sting}} counter- + sting Head templates: {{en-noun}} countersting (plural counterstings)
  1. Measures to mislead a sting operation. Synonyms: counter-sting
    Sense id: en-countersting-en-noun-cNZjHnXu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with counter-

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