counterchange

 [koun-ter-cheynj]  

coun·ter·change

   [koun-ter-cheynj]
verb (used with object), coun·ter·changed, coun·ter·chang·ing.
1.
to cause to change places, qualities, etc.; interchange.
2.
to diversify; checker.
Origin:
1885–90; counter- + change
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counterchange (ˌkaʊntəˈtʃeɪndʒ)
 
—vb
1.  to change parts, qualities, etc
2.  poetic to chequer, as with contrasting colours

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