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(adj) antagonistic
indicating opposition or resistance
(noun) counterpunch, parry
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
(noun) tabulator
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
(noun) heel counter
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
(noun) rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, comeback
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
(verb) anticipate, foresee, forestall
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time