counterlike

As an adjective counterlike

is resembling or characteristic of a counter (surface).

As a noun counterline is

(music) a secondary melody that contrasts with the main melody and is played at the same time.

As adjectives the difference between counter and counterlike

is that counter is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic while counterlike is resembling or characteristic of a counter (surface).

As a noun counter

is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc or counter can be (nautical) the overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline or counter can be (obsolete) an encounter.

As an adverb counter

is contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction or counter can be in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise.

As a verb counter

is to contradict, oppose.