Definition of counter

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Counter (adv.) Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise; -- used chiefly with run or go.

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Double :: Double (n.) Something precisely equal or counterpart to another; a counterpart. Hence, a wraith..
Remedy :: Remedy (n.) That which corrects or counteracts an evil of any kind; a corrective; a counteractive; reparation; cure; -- followed by for or against, formerly by to..
Countermarching :: Countermarching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countermarc.
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) A thing may be applied to another thing so as to fit perfectly, as a seal to its impression; hence, a thing which is adapted to another thing, or which supplements it; that which serves to complete or complement anything; hence, a person or thing having qualities lacking in another; an opposite..
Countercheck :: Countercheck (v. t.) To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
Fistic :: Fistic (a.) Pertaining to boxing, or to encounters with the fists; puglistic; as, fistic exploits; fistic heroes..
Brush :: Brush (n.) A skirmish; a slight encounter; a shock or collision; as, to have a brush with an enemy..
Set-off :: Set-off (n.) A counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant against the plaintiff's demand.
Jetton :: Jetton (n.) A metal counter used in playing cards.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See Polyphony.
Valor :: Valor (n.) Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity.
Encounter :: Encounter (adv.) To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth..
Counterguard :: Counterguard (n.) A low outwork before a bastion or ravelin, consisting of two lines of rampart parallel to the faces of the bastion, and protecting them from a breaching fire..
Unfeigned :: Unfeigned (a.) Not feigned; not counterfeit; not hypocritical; real; sincere; genuine; as, unfeigned piety; unfeigned love to man..
Antidotal :: Antidotal (a.) Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison.
Counterfesance :: Counterfesance (a.) The act of forging; forgery.
Like :: Like (n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (n.) That which is made in imitation of something, with a view to deceive by passing the false for the true; as, the bank note was a counterfeit..
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) One of two corresponding copies of an instrument; a duplicate.
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