English words: counterorder to countertherapeutic

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English words counterorder to countertherapeutic

counterorder noun, verb: An order (command) made in opposition to a previous one.
counterorganization noun: An organization that counteracts or opposes another organization.
counterorthodox adjective: Opposing an orthodoxy.
counterorthodoxy noun: An orthodoxy that opposes another orthodoxy.
counterpane noun /ˈkaʊntəˌpeɪn/: The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
counterpaned adjective: Fitted with a counterpane.
counterparadox noun: The practice of a therapist instructing the client to do what the client is already doing, to trigger a change in perspective.
counterparadoxical adjective: Relating to counterparadox.
counterparry noun, verb: A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
counterpart noun, verb /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/: Either of two parts that fit together or otherwise complement one another.
counterpart theory noun: An alternative to standard possible worlds semantics in which an individual can exist in only one world, while other possible worlds contain (different)...
counterparty noun: The other party to a financial transaction.
counterpassant adjective: Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield.
counterpassion noun: A passion that opposes another passion.
counterpassword noun: Alternative form of counter-password.
counterpayment noun: A payment made to recompense, in part or in full, someone who has made a payment.
counterpenalty noun: A penalty proposed as an alternative to another penalty, as by the defendant in ancient Athenian law.
counterperson noun: A person who works behind the counter in a shop or bank, etc.
counterpersuasive adjective: That counters persuasion
counterpetition noun, verb: An opposing petition set up in response to another petition.
counterpetitioner noun: One who counterpetitions.
counterphase adjective: That have phase difference of around 180°, or π
counterphasic adjective: Alternative form of counterphase.
counterphilosophy noun: A philosophy that counters or opposes another philosophy.
counterphobe noun: A counterphobic person.
counterphobia noun: A compulsion to seek out the causes of fear or anxiety instead of avoiding them.
counterphobic adjective: Tending to respond to fear or anxiety by actively seeking it out instead of fleeing.
counterphrase noun: A musical phrase that complements or responds to another phrase.
counterpicket noun, verb: A picket (protest) set up in opposition to another.
counterpicketer noun: A protester who takes part in a counterpicket.
counterpicture noun: Synonym of counterimage.
counterpiece noun: A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.
counterpin noun: A bedspread.
counterpiracy adjective: Acting to combat or prevent piracy.
counterplan noun, verb: A plan set up in opposition to another plan.
counterplanner noun: One who counterplans.
counterplate noun: Any plate (flat piece of material) opposite to a primary one, such as an opposite engraved surface used in printing, or an opposite sheet of matrix rock...
counterplay noun, verb: A game move made as a response.
counterplayer noun: One who makes a counterplay.
counterplea noun: A plea made in opposition to another.
counterplead verb: To plead the contrary of; to plead against ordeny.
counterpleader noun: One who counterpleads.
counterpleading noun, verb: A pleading against; a contrary pleading.
counterplot noun, verb /ˈkaʊn.tə.plɒt/: A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
counterplotter noun: One who counterplots.
counterploy noun: A clever trick used to counteract another clever trick.
counterpoint noun, verb /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/: A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such...
counterpoise noun, verb /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪz/: A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
counterpoise-lift noun: Synonym of shadoof.
counterpoison noun: A poison used against another poison, serving as an antidote.
counterpolarization noun: The process of counterpolarizing (in various senses).
counterpolarize verb: To become politically radicalized in response to the opposition becoming politically extreme.
counterpolarized adjective, verb: That has undergone counterpolarization.
counterpole noun: The exact opposite.
counterpolice adjective: Synonym of antipolice.
counterpolicy noun: A policy that goes against another policy.
counterpolitical adjective: Relating to a counterpolitics.
counterpolitics noun: A form of politics that opposes another form of politics.
counterpose noun, verb /ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊz/: To act as a counterweight.
counterposition noun /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ).pəˈzɪ.ʃən/: An opposite or opposing position; opposition.
counterpositional adjective /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ).pəˈzɪ.ʃən.əl/: Of or pertaining to a counterposition.
counterpossible noun: A counterfactual in which the antecedent could not possibly be true.
counterpotence noun: A stud with a horizontally pierced hole that sits near the underside of the top plate of a watch and secures the follower of the pivot held by the potence.
counterpotent noun: A fur differing from potent in the arrangement of the patches: the T shapes are alternatingly upright and inverted, such that the broad side of each T...
counterpotente adjective: Alternative form of counterpotenty.
counterpotenty adjective: Having an outline or placement like that of the fur counterpotent.
counterpower noun: A political or other kind of power capable of challenging and potentially removing the power of another.
counterpreach verb: To preach against something.
counterpredictive adjective: That makes a different (typically opposite) prediction
counterprejudice noun: A prejudice formed in response to another prejudice.
counterpremise noun: A premise that opposes another.
counterpreparation noun: Preparation made in response to another party's preparations.
counterpressing noun: Synonym of gegenpressing.
counterpressure noun, verb: Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
counterprinciple noun: A principle in opposition to another principle.
counterproblem noun: A problem formulated in opposition to another problem.
counterprocess noun: A process that counteracts or opposes another process.
counterproductive adjective /ˌkaʊntəpɹəˈdʌktɪv/: More of a hindrance than a help.
counterproductively adverb: In a counterproductive way.
counterproductiveness noun: The state or condition of being counterproductive.
counterproductivity noun: The quality of being counterproductive.
counterprogram verb: To schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
counterprogramme noun, verb: A programme that counters or responds to another programme.
counterprogramming noun: Psychological programming carried out to combat the effects of earlier programming.
counterproject noun: A project proposed in opposition to another.
counterproliferation noun: The prevention of nuclear proliferation
counterproof noun: The inverted image of an original proof.
counterpropaganda noun: Propaganda disseminated as a response and opposition to other propaganda.
counterpropagandist noun: A person who produces or disseminates counterpropaganda.
counterpropagandize verb: To engage in counterpropaganda.
counterpropagate verb: To propagate in opposite directions.
counterpropagating adjective, verb: Describing two beams of light that are propagating in precisely opposite directions through the same medium.
counterpropagation noun: The process of counterpropagating; propagation in opposite directions.
counterprophecy noun: A prophecy predicting the opposite of another prophecy.
counterproposal noun: A proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposal.
counterpropose verb: To make a counterproposal.
counterproposition noun: A proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposition.
counterprotest noun, verb: A protest held in opposition to another protest.
counterprotester noun: A person engaging in a counterprotest
counterprotestor noun: One who counterprotests.
counterprove verb: To take a counterproof of.
counterpublic adjective, noun /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/: Opposing or serving as a counterbalance to the dominant public.
counterpull noun: A pull or influence against an existing pull or influence.
counterpulsation noun: A procedure used to mitigate angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy, in which pneumatic cuffs are timed to inflate and deflate based on the individual's...
counterpunch noun, verb: A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
counterpuncher noun: A player who returns every ball and relies on the opponent making mistakes
counterpuncture noun: Synonym of counteropening.
counterpunishment noun: A punishment imposed in retaliation for another punishment.
counterpurchase noun, verb: A form of countertrade in which an exporter purchases goods from another country in exchange for that country purchasing goods from the exporter.
counterpurge noun: A purge (forcible removal of people) in reaction or opposition to another purge.
counterpush noun: A push in the opposite direction.
counterquartered adjective: Doubly divided into quarters, so that each quarter (or a specified quarter) is itself quartered.
counterquery noun: A counterquestion.
counterquestion noun, verb: A question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.
counterquip noun: A quip made in response to another quip.
counterradical adjective, noun: Countering politically radical behaviour.
counterradicalism noun: Counterradical policies generally.
counterraid noun, verb: A raid carried out in response to another raid.
counterrally noun, verb: A rally (demonstration) held in opposition to another.
counterrampant adjective: Alternative form of counter-rampant.
counterreaction noun: An action taken in response to a prior reaction.
counterread verb: To read a text in a critical or oppositional manner.
counterreader noun: One who counterreads.
counterreading noun, verb: The reading of a text in a critical or oppositional manner.
counterreason noun, verb: An opposing reason; a reason against something.
counterrebuttal noun: A rebuttal to a previous rebuttal.
counterreceptor noun: A material that binds with, and tethers a receptor on the surface of a cell
counterrecoil adjective: Of or pertaining to opposition or counteracting of recoil in a gun.
counterreconnaissance noun: Actions taken to prevent reconnaissance.
counterrecord noun: An opposing record; a record that presents a counternarrative.
counterreform noun, verb: Opposition to reform.
counterreformer noun: One who supports counterreform and is therefore opposed to reform.
counterregime noun: A regime set up in opposition to another.
counterregulate verb: To counter the regulatory action of a hormone
counterregulation noun: A rule that opposes another rule
counterregulative adjective: Synonym of counterregulatory.
counterregulatory adjective: That counters a regulatory process, especially the action of a hormone
counterreligion noun: A religion that opposes another religion.
counterremark noun: A remark made in opposition to another.
counterremonstrant noun: Synonym of contraremonstrant.
counterreply noun: A reply to a reply.
counterreprisal noun: A reprisal in response to a prior reprisal.
counterresistance noun: resistance to a patient's influence on his or her therapy by the therapist, such as changing the subject
counterresolution noun: A resolution that counteracts or opposes another resolution.
counterrespond verb: To respond to a response.
counterrespondent noun: One who counterresponds.
counterresponse noun: A response to a response.
counterrestoration noun: Opposition to restoration.
counterrestriction noun: A restriction imposed in response to another restriction.
counterretaliation noun: retaliation against a previous retaliation
counterretreat noun: A military retreat in response to another retreat.
counterreversal noun: A reversal in response to, or undoing, a previous reversal.
counterrevisionist adjective, noun: Alternative spelling of counter-revisionist.
counterrevolt noun, verb: Synonym of counterrevolution.
counterrevolution noun: A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.
counterrevolutionariness noun: the state or quality of being counterrevolutionary
counterrevolutionary adjective, noun: Marked by opposition or antipathy to a current or earlier revolution.
counterrevolutionaryism noun: The activity or beliefs of a counterrevolutionary.
counterrevolutionist adjective, noun: Synonym of counterrevolutionary.
counterrevolutionize verb: To cause or undergo a counterrevolution.
counterrhythm noun: A rhythm that complements another rhythm.
counterrhythmic adjective: Exhibiting or pertaining to counterrhythm.
counterriot noun: A riot triggered by another riot.
counterriposte noun: A thrust delivered in response to the opponent's riposte.
counterrotate verb: To rotate in the opposite direction.
counterrotating adjective, verb: That rotates in a direction opposite to that of another.
counterrotation noun: Rotation in the opposite direction.
counterround noun: A body of military officers whose duty it is to visit and inspect the rounds and sentinels.
countersabotage adjective, noun: Synonym of antisabotage.
countersalient adjective: Leaping in opposite directions (as if past or away from each other); said of two figures on a coat of arms.
countersanction noun: A sanction imposed in response to another sanction.
counterscale noun: counterbalance
counterscarp noun: The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch
counterscheme noun: A scheme set up in opposition to another; a counterplot.
counterscientific adjective: antiscientific
counterscoff noun: A retort; a scoffing utterance in response to another.
counterscreen noun, verb: A screen (or screening), carried out in parallel to a primary screen, in which compounds that could interfere with the primary screen may be identified
counterscrutiny noun: Scrutiny against some point or issue being raised.
countersea noun: A sea running in an opposite direction from the wind.
counterseal noun, verb: To seal or ratify with another or others.
countersecure verb: To give additional security to or for.
countersecurity noun: A commitment to guarantee the security (property or bonding in securing a loan) of someone who has become security for another.
counterselect verb: To undergo counterselection
counterselectable adjective: Capable of creating a counterselection
counterselection noun: Selection that removes unwanted characteristics.
counterselective adjective: Relating to counterselection
countersemitism noun: Opposition to Jews or Jewish interests.
countersense noun: An opposite meaning.
countershaded adjective: Having countershading.
countershading noun: A pattern of animal coloration, existing as a form of camouflage, characterised by darker pigmentation of the upper side and lighter of the underside.
countershaft noun, verb: Synonym of jackshaft (“a mechanical component for rotational force”).
countershed noun /ˈkaʊntəˌʃɛd/: A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one.
countershock noun: A shock that travels in the opposite direction to an applied impulse
countershot noun: A shot made in response to another shot (as from a gun or cannon).
countershout noun: A shout in response or opposition to another shout.
counterside adjective, noun: An opposite side.
countersiege noun: A siege in response to another siege.
countersign noun, verb: A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
countersignal noun, verb: A signal produced in response to another signal.
countersignatory noun: One who makes a countersignature.
countersignature noun: A signature made to confirm or endorse another.
countersigner noun: One who countersigns a document.
countersing verb: To sing in response to the song of another
countersink noun, verb: A conical recess, typically machined at the mouth of a hole to admit a screw (with a matching taper) so that the screw sits flush with a surface.
countersinker noun: A device that countersinks.
counterslogan noun: A slogan created to oppose another slogan.
counterslope noun, verb: An overhanging slope.
countersmile noun: A smile in response to another person's smile.
countersnarl noun: A snarl in response to another person's snarl.
countersniper adjective, noun: Serving to prevent the shots of snipers.
countersocialization noun: The process of teaching somebody to reject the norms and ideologies of society.
countersocialize verb: To subject to countersocialization.
countersorcerer noun: A person who works to counter sorcery; someone who practices countersorcery.
countersorcery noun: Sorcery or rituals used to counter other sorcery.
counterspace adjective: Pertaining to antispace access or assets, and countering space access or assets.
counterspecies noun: A species in opposition to another.
counterspectacle noun: A spectacle set up in opposition to another.
counterspeech noun: speech made in opposition to other speech; a verbal comeback
counterspell noun, verb: A magic spell that deflects or reverses the effects of some other spell.
counterspiral noun: A spiral running in the opposite direction to another spiral.
counterspy noun, verb: A spy working in counterintelligence.
counterspying noun, verb: Spying on spies.
counterstain noun, verb: A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see
counterstaining noun, verb: The application of a counterstain.
counterstamp noun, verb: A countermark made with a stamp.
counterstand noun: A stand or stance against or in opposition
counterstate noun, verb: A geopolitical state that opposes another, or is set up to challenge its authority.
counterstatement noun: A statement made in opposition to, or denial of, another statement.
counterstatute noun: A statute that counteracts or opposes another statute.
counterstealth adjective: Synonym of antistealth.
countersteer noun, verb: To steer (a vehicle) in the opposite direction at the beginning of a turn in order to adjust the rider's center of gravity.
countersteering noun, verb: The momentary steering of a bicycle in the opposite direction at the beginning of a turn in order to adjust the rider's centre of gravity.
counterstep noun, verb: A measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.
counterstereotype noun, verb: A person or thing acting in opposition to a stereotype.
counterstereotypic adjective: Alternative form of counterstereotypical.
counterstereotypical adjective: Not in accordance with a stereotype
counterstereotypically adverb: In a counterstereotypical manner.
counterstimulate verb: To stimulate in an opposite manner or direction.
counterstimulation noun: Stimulation in an opposite manner or direction.
counterstimulatory adjective: Relating to counterstimulation
counterstimulus noun: Any stimulus that causes counterstimulation
countersting noun: Measures to mislead a sting operation.
counterstock noun: counterfoil
counterstory noun: A story that opposes and responds to an existing story.
counterstorytelling noun: The dissemination of a story or narrative that goes against the prevailing view.
counterstrain noun: The opposition of a muscular strain
counterstrand noun: The strand of a nucleic acid that is joined to a particular strand
counterstratagem noun: A stratagem set up to oppose another stratagem.
counterstrategic adjective: Relating to counterstrategy.
counterstrategist noun: One who formulates a counterstrategy.
counterstrategy noun: Any strategy designed to counter another, or to render something ineffective.
counterstream noun: A stream that flows in the opposite direction to an adjacent one
counterstreamer noun: A particle that moves against a stream of oppositely-charged particles
counterstreaming adjective: That streams in the opposite direction
counterstrike noun, verb: The tactic of counterattacking.
counterstroke noun /ˈkaʊntəstɹəʊk/: A blow given in return.
counterstruggle noun, verb: An opposing struggle.
counterstudy noun: A study that goes against another study.
counterstyle noun: A style that opposes another style.
countersubject noun: The secondary melody in contrapuntal music.
countersubversion noun: Opposition to subversive activities.
countersubversive adjective, noun: Opposing subversive activities.
countersue verb: To sue a person or entity who is suing one.
countersuggestion noun: A suggestion made as an alternative to an earlier idea or suggestion.
countersuit noun: A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.
countersun adjective, adverb: anticlockwise
countersunk adjective, verb: That has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted flush with a surface
countersunk hole noun: A hole drilled into a surface so that, when a screw is inserted, the screw head is level with the surface.
countersunwise adjective, adverb: anticlockwise
countersupport noun, verb: Support given to the contrary of an argument, theory etc.
countersurety noun: A counter bond, or a surety to secure one who has given security.
countersurf verb: Alternative form of counter surf.
countersurface noun: A surface over which another moves frictionally
countersurge noun: A surge opposing an earlier surge.
countersurprise noun: A surprise in response or opposition to another surprise.
countersurveillance noun: The art or practice of evading surveillance.
countersway noun, verb: A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence.
counterswear verb: To swear against; to take one's oath against.
counterswing noun, verb: A swing in the opposite direction.
countersynod noun: A synod that opposes another synod.
countersyntactic adjective: Failing to conform to the syntax of a language.
countertactic noun: A tactic used in opposition to another.
countertally noun: A portion of a tally stick, broken off so that its authenticity can later be confirmed by aligning it with the other portion.
countertariff noun, verb: A tariff created in retaliation for another tariff.
countertaste noun: A taste or preference that opposes another.
countertechnicality noun: A technicality introduced in opposition to another technicality.
countertendency noun: A contrary or opposing tendency
countertenor noun: An adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range.
counterterm noun: antithesis
counterterror noun: Counter-terrorism.
counterterrorism noun: Alternative form of counter-terrorism.
counterterrorist adjective, noun: Intended to combat terrorism
counterterroristic adjective: counterterrorist
countertext noun: A text that opposes another, often by presenting similar events from a different perspective.
countertextual adjective: Of or relating to a countertext.
countertextually adverb: By means of, or in terms of, a countertext.
countertheme noun: A theme that complements or opposes another theme.
countertheorem noun: A theorem formulated in opposition to another.
countertheory noun: A contrasting theory put forward as a response to another theory.
countertherapeutic adjective: Working against a therapy.

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under C: 60,525 words, in 202 parts.