counter-stepn.
A step in opposition, or in the opposite direction.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > opposition > [noun] > step or movement in opposition
counterblast1567
stand1602
counter-motion1606
outstandingc1650
counterpace1692
counter-step1720
counter-move1858
counter-movement1866
fight-back1953
the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > types or manners of hindrance > [noun] > hindering or retarding > a set-back
overthwart1513
setback1669
put-backa1697
counter-step1720
back-set1722
backcast1818
throwback1856
1720 R. Mead Pref. Disc. Plague 222 Such counter~steps will happen in a government, where there is too much of faction, and too little publick spirit.
1721 C. King Brit. Merchant II. 50 They have been making some little Counter-steps to this.
1864 Daily Tel. 28 May A counter~step against the project of compromise.
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