Word Root: counter

opposite, contrary
Sample words for the root counter: counterfeit, counterpart, countercharge, counteract, counterbalance, countermand, countervail. Each word has meanings and examples. Click their buttons to get sentences selected from classic works and modern media.

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 Words of counter
1 counteract   Speak  
v. negate; act against
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2 counterbalance   Speak  
v. act as force or influence that balances, checks, or limits an opposite one
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3 countercharge   Speak  
n. a retaliatory charge; a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser
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4 counterfeit   Speak  
v. make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud; forge
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5 countermand   Speak  
v. cancel; revoke command or order; order or direct in opposition to; prohibit; forbid
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6 counterpart   Speak  
n. duplicate copy; analogue; one that closely resembles another
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7 countervail   Speak  
v. act or react with equal force; ; counteract
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