Definition of counter

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Counter (adv.) In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter..

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Countre- :: Countre- () Same as prefix Counter-.
Countermuring :: Countermuring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countermur.
Countermarched :: Countermarched (imp. & p. p.) of Countermarc.
Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict.
Equivalence :: Equivalence (v. t.) To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.
Orvietan :: Orvietan (n.) A kind of antidote for poisons; a counter poison formerly in vogue.
Countercharm :: Countercharm (n.) That which has the power of destroying the effect of a charm.
Encounterer :: Encounterer (n.) One who encounters; an opponent; an antagonist.
Assimulate :: Assimulate (v. t.) To feign; to counterfeit; to simulate; to resemble.
Password :: Password (n.) A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.
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..
Encounter :: Encounter (v. t.) A meeting, with hostile purpose; hence, a combat; a battle; as, a bloody encounter..
Figurate :: Figurate (a.) Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant..
Face :: Face (v. t.) To meet in front; to oppose with firmness; to resist, or to meet for the purpose of stopping or opposing; to confront; to encounter; as, to face an enemy in the field of battle..
Countersign :: Countersign (a.) The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity..
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) A person who closely resembles another.
Counter-couchant :: Counter-couchant (a.) Lying down, with their heads in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coat of arms..
Correct :: Correct (v. t.) To counteract the qualities of one thing by those of another; -- said of whatever is wrong or injurious; as, to correct the acidity of the stomach by alkaline preparations..
Counterproved :: Counterproved (imp. & p. p.) of Counterprov.
Genuine :: Genuine (a.) Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure; as, a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials..
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