Definition of counter

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Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..

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Counterbore :: Counterbore (v. t.) To form a counterbore in, by boring, turning, or drilling; to enlarge, as a hole, by means of a counterbore..
Counterview :: Counterview (n.) A position in which two dissimilar things illustrate each other by opposition; contrast.
Counterseal :: Counterseal (v. t.) To seal or ratify with another or others.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict.
Encounter :: Encounter (v. t.) A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.
Counterfaisance :: Counterfaisance (n.) See Counterfesance.
Countermined :: Countermined (imp. & p. p.) of Countermin.
Counterirritation :: Counterirritation (n.) See Counter irritant, etc., under Counter, a..
Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To run counter to; to thwart; to obstruct; to hinder; to clash or interfere with.
Counterbuff :: Counterbuff (n.) A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.
Displeasure :: Displeasure (n.) The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation..
Counter Tenor :: Counter tenor () One of the middle parts in music, between the tenor and the treble; high tenor..
Fashion :: Fashion (v. t.) To forge or counterfeit.
Supposititious :: Supposititious (a.) Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supposititious writing..
Falsetto :: Falsetto (n.) A false or artificial voice; that voice in a man which lies above his natural voice; the male counter tenor or alto voice. See Head voice, under Voice..
Check :: Check (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage..
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.
Persevere :: Persevere (v. i.) To persist in any business or enterprise undertaken; to pursue steadily any project or course begun; to maintain a purpose in spite of counter influences, opposition, or discouragement; not to give or abandon what is undertaken..
Discounter :: Discounter (n.) One who discounts; a discount broker.
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