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coun·ter·work I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌ-\ noun Etymology: counter- + work (n.) 1. : any work done counter to another work 2. counterworks plural : fortifications constructed to counteract the effect of fortifications of the enemy II. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+\ verb Etymology: counter- + work (v.) intransitive verb : to work in opposition transitive verb : to work against : have a contrary effect on : counteract < counterworking his rival's designs > |