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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Countermove :: Countermove (v. t. & i.) To move in a contrary direction to.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
Counterdrew :: Counterdrew (imp.) of Counterdra.
Justle :: Justle (v. i.) To run or strike against each other; to encounter; to clash; to jostle.
Resemble :: Resemble (v. t.) To counterfeit; to imitate.
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. i.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Congressive :: Congressive (a.) Encountering, or coming together..
Counterplotted :: Counterplotted (imp. & p. p.) of Counterplo.
Chirograph :: Chirograph (n.) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party..
Mock :: Mock (a.) Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham..
Counteractive :: Counteractive (n.) One who, or that which, counteracts..
Counterpoised :: Counterpoised (imp. & p. p.) of Counterpois.
Setback :: Setback (n.) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic..
Congress :: Congress (n.) A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of things.
Counter-courant :: Counter-courant (a.) Running in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coast of arms.
Countersunk :: Countersunk (imp. & p. p.) of Countersin.
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..
Counterproving :: Counterproving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterprov.
Counterchanged :: Counterchanged (a.) Having the tinctures exchanged mutually; thus, if the field is divided palewise, or and azure, and cross is borne counterchanged, that part of the cross which comes on the azure side will be or, and that on the or side will be azure..
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