counterwork

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

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.

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Counterwork is one of our favorite verbs.
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to run away hurriedly; flee.
to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
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)
 
n
1.  work done in opposition to other work
2.  defensive fortifications put up against attack
 
'counterworker
 
n

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