counter

Adjective

• indicating opposition or resistance

Adverb

• in the opposite direction
  • run counter
    

Noun

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

• a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
  • a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
    

• (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
  • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
    

• a person who counts things

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

• a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

• game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games

• table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

Verb

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

• speak in response
  • He countered with some very persuasive arguments
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  antagonistic , counterpunch , parry , heel counter , rejoinder , retort , return , riposte , replication , comeback , buffet , sideboard , tabulator , anticipate , foresee , forestall