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coun⋅ter⋅force

  [koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs]
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–noun
a contrary or opposing force, tendency, etc.
Origin:
1600–10; counter- + force
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coun·ter·force   (koun'tər-fôrs', -fōrs')   
n.  A contrary or opposing force, especially a military force capable of destroying the nuclear armaments of an enemy.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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