counterturn

[ koun-ter-turn ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌtɜrn /

noun

a turn in an opposing or contrary direction.
an unexpected twist or turn of events in the plot of a story, play, or the like.

Origin of counterturn

First recorded in 1580–90; counter- + turn

Words nearby counterturn

counterterrorism, countertop, countertraction, countertrade, countertransference, counterturn, countertype, countervail, countervailing duty, counterview, counterweigh