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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Countersign :: Countersign (v. t.) To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing..
Counterplotted :: Counterplotted (imp. & p. p.) of Counterplo.
Counterstock :: Counterstock (n.) See Counterfoil.
Countermarch :: Countermarch (v. i.) To march back, or to march in reversed order..
Counterpassant :: Counterpassant (a.) Passant in opposite directions; -- said of two animals.
Counterdrawn :: Counterdrawn (p. p.) of Counterdra.
Encounter :: Encounter (v. t.) A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.
Steem :: Steelyard (n.) A form of balance in which the body to be weighed is suspended from the shorter arm of a lever, which turns on a fulcrum, and a counterpoise is caused to slide upon the longer arm to produce equilibrium, its place upon this arm (which is notched or graduated) indicating the weight; a Roman balance; -- very commonly used also in the plural form, steelyards..
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..
Overpoise :: Overpoise (n.) Preponderant weight; a counterbalance.
Personate :: Personate (v. t.) To assume the character of; to represent by a fictitious appearance; to act the part of; hence, to counterfeit; to feign; as, he tried to personate his brother; a personated devotion..
Rencountered :: Rencountered (imp. & p. p.) of Rencounte.
Hosting :: Hosting (n.) An encounter; a battle.
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come together with hostile purpose; to have an encounter or conflict.
Countermandable :: Countermandable (a.) Capable of being countermanded; revocable.
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..
Imitate :: Imitate (v. t.) To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy..
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..
Antidote :: Antidote (v. t.) To counteract or prevent the effects of, by giving or taking an antidote..
Willywaw :: Willywaw (n.) A whirlwind, or whirlwind squall, encountered in the Straits of Magellan..
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