Counter and Resist

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Counter

Counter verb - To strive to reduce or eliminate.

Usage example: efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

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Resist is a synonym for counter in oppose topic. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Counter", when it comes to topics like combat, answer.

Nearby Words: count, countered, counterwork, counted, counting

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

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Counter is a synonym for resist in withstand topic. You can use "Counter" instead a verb "Resist".

Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

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ability	counter ability	resist ability
power	counter power	resist power
attempt	counter attempt	resist attempt
effect	counter effect	resist effect
Other words: time, spell, influence, element, effects, evil, invasion, magic, damage, curse, attacks, powers, spells, weapons, attempts.

Both words in one sentence

However, he still seems unable to resist opportunities to be clever, even when it goes counter to his goals.

Source: Too Clever by Half
In "hostage" scenarios, Counter-Terrorists rescue hostages and Terrorists resist them.

Source: Video Game / Counter-Strike
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Perón did not made a counter-attack to the bombing of Plaza de Mayo, or resist the 1955 coup because of this.

Source: Film / Puerta De Hierro

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