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COUNTER

Definition:

[adverb] in the opposite direction; "run counter"
[noun] table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
[noun] game equipment used in various card or board games
[noun] a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Synonyms: tabulator
[noun] a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Synonyms: buffet, sideboard
[noun] a person who counts things
[noun] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Synonyms: rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback
[noun] (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
[noun] the piece of leather that fits the heel
Synonyms: heel
[noun] a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
[noun] a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Synonyms: punch, parry
[verb] speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
[verb] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall
[adjective] indicating opposition or resistance
Synonyms: antagonistic