counterwork

[ noun koun-ter-wurk; verb koun-ter-wurk, koun-ter-wurk ]
/ noun ˈkaʊn tərˌwɜrk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈwɜrk, ˈkaʊn tərˌwɜrk /

noun

work or action to oppose some other work or action.

verb (used without object)

to work in opposition.

verb (used with object)

to work in opposition to; hinder or frustrate.

Origin of counterwork

First recorded in 1590–1600; counter- + work

OTHER WORDS FROM counterwork

coun·ter-work·er, noun

Words nearby counterwork

countervailing duty, counterview, counterweigh, counterweight, counterword, counterwork, countess, counting chamber, counting house, counting number, counting room

British Dictionary definitions for counter-worker

counterwork
/ (ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːk) /

noun

work done in opposition to other work
defensive fortifications put up against attack

Derived forms of counterwork

counterworker, noun