counter (
http://definr.com/counter)
adj : indicating opposition or resistance [syn:
antagonistic]
n 1: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business
is transacted
2: game equipment used in various card or board games
3: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times
something happens [syn:
tabulator]
4: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining
room; has shelves and drawers [syn:
buffet,
sideboard]
5: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a
regular series of states (usually states indicating
consecutive integers)
6: the piece of leather that fits the heel [syn:
heel]
7: piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
8: a return punch [syn:
counterpunch,
parry]
adv : in the opposite direction; "run counter"
v 1: speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive
arguments"
2: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time [syn:
anticipate,
foresee,
forestall]