Acting against or opposing something; responding to an attack or argument with an opposite action or statement.
From counter (opposite) + -ing (present participle). 'Counter' comes from Latin 'contra,' meaning against, and 'computare,' meaning to reckon or match.
In chess and sports, 'countering' is when you turn your opponent's move against them—it's often more effective than directly blocking because it gains you advantage!
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