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ˈcounter-ˌstep [counter- 3, 6.] A step in opposition, or in the opposite direction.
1720Mead Pref. Disc. Plague 222 (Jod.) Such counter⁓steps will happen in a government, where there is too much of faction, and too little publick spirit. 1721C. King Brit. Merch. II. 50 They have been making some little Counter-steps to this. 1864Daily Tel. 28 May, A counter⁓step against the project of compromise. |