coun·ter·work

[n. koun-ter-wurk; v. koun-ter-wurk, koun-ter-wurk]
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

coun·ter-work·er, noun
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counterwork (ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  work done in opposition to other work
2.  defensive fortifications put up against attack
 
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n

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