countermine

Example Sentences

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But the king, who was not to be easily deceived, had countermined all Wallenstein's designs.

From Memoirs of a Cavalier A Military Journal of the Wars in Germany, and the Wars in England. From the Year 1632 to the Year 1648. by Defoe, Daniel

But he had to deal with a shrewd opponent; and while he took his measures for a combined attack from the besieged and the relieving army, Ferdinand intercepted his messages and countermined his plans.

From The Moors in Spain by Lane-Poole, Stanley

I thought to take her by surprise at that very point, and right there she has countermined.

From The Cavalier by Cable, George Washington

He has countermined me; blown up my works!

From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas

Israel soon discovered, that though rejoiced to welcome the return of the prodigal son—so some called him—his father still remained inflexibly determined against the match, and still inexplicably countermined his wooing.

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman