counter-
Latinagainst, in return
Prefix · means "against, in return"
About the prefix counter-
Derived from Latin "contra" through Old French "contre." It indicates opposition or a reciprocal action.
Roots often paired with counter-
Associated Words · 18
counterpart
A person or thing with the same role or function as another in a different context
counterproductive
Having the opposite of the desired effect; hindering rather than helping
counteract
To reduce or neutralize the effect of something by acting against it
counterfeit
A fake imitation; to fraudulently copy something; not genuine
counterbalance
A force or weight that offsets another; to balance an opposing force
counterintelligence
Activities to detect and prevent enemy espionage and sabotage
counterclockwise
In the direction opposite to a clock's hands
counterfeiter
A person who illegally makes fake copies of money or goods
countercultural
Relating to a counterculture that opposes mainstream values
counterclaim
A claim filed against an opposing party; to make such a claim
countermand
To cancel a previous order; an order that reverses a previous one
counterforce
An opposing force; a military strategy targeting enemy weapons
countermove
An action taken in response to another's move
counterpoise
A balancing weight or force; to balance with an equal opposing force
counterfeiting
The illegal production of fake money or goods
anti-counterfeiting
Designed to prevent forgery or faking of goods
counter-rotating
Rotating in the opposite direction
counter-tradition
A movement or practice opposing established tradition