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to retaliate or react to a typically hostile action
counter(noun)table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
counter(noun)game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
counter, tabulator(noun)a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
buffet, counter, sideboard(noun)a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
counter(noun)a person who counts things
rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter(noun)a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
counter(noun)(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
counter, heel counter(noun)a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
"a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
counterpunch, parry, counter(adj)a return punch (especially by a boxer)
antagonistic, counter(verb)indicating opposition or resistance
counter(verb)speak in response
"He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter(adverb)act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
counter(adverb)in the opposite direction
"run counter"
opposed to one's interestswas unprepared for such a strong counter campaign by opponents of the legislative bill
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effectivestrong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture
something that is as different as possible from something elseher version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened
to strive to reduce or eliminateefforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country
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