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counter-
word-forming element used in English from c. 1300 and meaning "against, in opposition; in return; corresponding," from Anglo-French countre-, French contre-, from Latin contra "opposite, contrary to, against, in return," also used as a prefix (see contra (prep., adv.)). A doublet of contra-. In some cases it probably represents a purely English use of counter (adv.).
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Dictionary entries near counter-
count
countable
countdown
countenance
counter
counter-
counteract
counter-argument
counterattack
counterbalance
countercharge