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Plural for a force or influence that counters an opposing force
“Unsentenced prisoners are allowed to receive eatables, perhaps as a counter to the weight loss they might suffer when dining solely on prison food.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
“It was the complete counter to the destruction that the raider had undoubtedly wrought on her opponent.”
Plural for a long flat-topped fitment, typically across which business or work is conducted
“It wasn't enough to make her forget those particular folders on the counter before she left, however.”
Plural for a small enclosed structure, typically used as a booth to sell items
“I trudged up to the counter to buy some coffee.”
Plural for a small disc used in board games for keeping the score or as a place marker
“I roll the dice and move my counter on the spaces like a traditional board game.”
Plural for a factor used to give one party an advantage in negotiations
“Constitutional legitimacy was used as a bargaining counter in the political settlement that preceded independence.”
Plural for a verbal or written answer
Plural for a person or group that is used or controlled by another
Plural for a cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or restaurant
Plural for thinking or behaving that is oppositional to previous or established modes of thought and behavior
Plural for a measuring device such as a speedometer, taximeter, or milometer
Plural for a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold
Plural for a series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
Plural for a word or morpheme used in combination with a numeral to indicate the count of nouns
Plural for a cabinet or counter, typically with shelves and drawers
Plural for public area where variety of food is sold
Plural for a pub convenient to a person's home
Plural for a rack, base, or piece of furniture for holding, supporting, or displaying something
To dispute the validity of
“Cerberus growled but did not counter with a retort of any kind.”
To act in opposition to
“The cat would try to whack the snake's head with her paw, and the snake would counter with a lunge at her face.”
To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
“Already, legal moves are underway to counter the plan.”
To respond to something someone has said or written
To neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite and equal force
To respond to a gesture or action with a corresponding one
To differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
To take action
To have a negative impact, thwarting one's intentions or goals
To harmonize or work well with something else
To give force or effect toward
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