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Rebut vs Counter - What's the difference?

rebut | counter |


As verbs the difference between rebut and counter

is that rebut is to drive back or beat back; to repulse while counter is to contradict, oppose.

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 an adjective counter is

contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Prescription vs Counter - What's the difference?

prescription | counter |


As nouns the difference between prescription and counter

is that prescription is (legal) the act of prescribing a rule, law, etc while 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 adjectives the difference between prescription and counter

is that prescription is (of a drug, etc ) only available with a physician or nurse practitioner's written prescription while counter is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

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.

Challenge vs Counter - What's the difference?

challenge | counter |


As verbs the difference between challenge and counter

is that challenge is while counter is to contradict, oppose.

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 an adjective counter is

contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Counter vs Countermeasure - What's the difference?

counter | countermeasure |


As nouns the difference between counter and countermeasure

is that 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 while countermeasure is any action taken to counteract or correct another.

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.

As an adjective counter

is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Counter vs Combat - What's the difference?

counter | combat |


As nouns the difference between counter and combat

is that counter is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc while combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

As verbs the difference between counter and combat

is that counter is to contradict, oppose while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As an adverb counter

is contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.

As an adjective counter

is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Counter vs Contary - What's the difference?

counter | contary |

Counter vs Board - What's the difference?

counter | board | Related terms |

Counter is a related term of board.


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between counter and board

is that counter is (nautical) the after part of a vessel's body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper while board is (nautical) to capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.

As nouns the difference between counter and board

is that 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 while board is a relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making or board can be (basketball|informal) a rebound.

As verbs the difference between counter and board

is that counter is to contradict, oppose while board is to step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

As an adverb counter

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

As an adjective counter

is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Counteractive vs Counter - What's the difference?

counteractive | counter | Related terms |

Counteractive is a related term of counter.


As adjectives the difference between counteractive and counter

is that counteractive is that counteracts while counter is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

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.

Barter vs Counter - What's the difference?

barter | counter |


As nouns the difference between barter and counter

is that barter is an equal exchange while 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 verbs the difference between barter and counter

is that barter is exchange goods or services without involving money while counter is to contradict, oppose.

As an adverb counter is

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

As an adjective counter is

contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.

Contradictory vs Counter - What's the difference?

contradictory | counter | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between contradictory and counter

is that contradictory is any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false while counter is alternative form of lang=en Formerly used to designate any under part which served for contrast to a principal part, but now used as equivalent to countertenor.

As an adverb counter is

contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.

As a verb counter is

to contradict, oppose.

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