counter

1. counter (adv) — sense 1

Definition: Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.

Example: running counter to all the rules of virtue

2. counter (adv) — sense 2

Definition: In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.

Example: a hound that runs counter

3. counter (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To contradict, oppose.

Example: I don't remember the conversation totally verbatim, yet I remember the tone — increasingly angry on my part, and flippant and snide on his. We countered back and forth at least three times.

4. counter (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.

Example: His left hand countered provokingly.

5. counter (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To take action in response to; to respond.

Example: David Cameron insists that his latest communications data bill is “vital to counter terrorism”. Yet terror is mayhem. It is no threat to freedom. That threat is from counter-terror, from ministers capitulating to securocrats.

6. counter (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Contrary or opposing

Example: His carrying a knife was counter to my plan.

7. counter (noun) — sense 7

Definition: Something opposite or contrary to something else.

8. counter (noun) — sense 8

Definition: A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.

Example: Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent.

9. counter (noun) — sense 9

Definition: The overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.