counteragent (kounterajent)

Anything which counteracts, or acts in opposition; an opposing agent. The unexpected development of genius has no such counter-agent to the admiration which it naturally excites. IMG:content-1438.jpg:[blocks in formation] to be attacked. Wee made a counter battery against our enemies. Hakluyt's Voyages, II. 123. counter-battled (koun-ter-bat'ld), a. In her., same as counter - embattled.