counterforce

[ koun-ter-fawrs, -fohrs ]
/ ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs /

noun

a contrary or opposing force, tendency, etc.

Origin of counterforce

First recorded in 1600–10; counter- + force

Words nearby counterforce

counterexample, counterextension, counterfactual, counterfeit, counterfoil, counterforce, counterfort, counterglow, counterimmunoelectrophoresis, counterincision, counterinsurgency