An accusation made in response to another accusation.
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verbTo act against an influence in order to reduce or cancel its effect.
countercharge
nounAn accusation made in response to another accusation.
counterfeit
adjectiveMade to imitate something genuine with the intention of deceiving.
Imitating the genuine
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counterintuitive
adjectiveContrary to what intuition or ordinary expectation suggests.
counterproductive
adjectiveHaving an effect that works against the intended goal.
countrified
adjectiveHaving a rural style or character; sometimes used critically to mean unsophisticated.
compensate
verbTo make up for a loss or disadvantage, or to provide payment for work.
Make up for a disadvantage
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contradict
verbTo say the opposite of a statement or to be inconsistent with it.
culpability
nounResponsibility for wrongdoing or blame.
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