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coun·ter·work
/
n.
ˈkaʊn
tərˌwɜrk;
v.
ˌkaʊn
tərˈwɜrk, ˈkaʊn
tərˌwɜrk
/
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[
n.
koun
-ter-wurk;
v.
koun-ter-
wurk
,
koun
-ter-wurk
]
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noun
1.
work
or action to oppose some other
work
or action.
verb (used without object)
2.
to
work
in opposition.
verb (used with object)
3.
to
work
in opposition to; hinder or frustrate.
Origin:
1590–1600;
counter-
+
work
Related forms
coun·ter-work·er,
noun
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counterwork
(ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːk)
—
n
1.
work done in opposition to other work
2.
defensive fortifications put up against attack
'counterworker
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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