counterreaction en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + reaction.
Meanings
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An action taken in response to a prior reaction.
There will be a very serious counterreaction, certainly in conventional military buildups but also in examining the nuclear option.”
2007 April 15, William J. Broad, “With Eye on Iran, Rivals Also Want Nuclear Power”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterreactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |