Countermarch /(koun`t?r-m?rch")/

imp. & p. p. Countermarched; p. pr. & vb. n. Countermarching

1. To march back, or to march in reversed order. (Mil.)

   The two armies marched and countermarched, drew near and receded.

1. A marching back; retrocession.
2. An evolution by which a body of troops change front or reverse the direction of march while retaining the same men in the front rank; also, a movement by which the rear rank becomes the front one, either with or without changing the right to the left. (Mil.)
3. A change of measures; alteration of conduct.

   Such countermarches and retractions as we do not willingly impute to wisdom.