counter-force — a force that acts in opposition to another force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a force that acts in opposition to another force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntər fɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- When my mom uses her nagging force, I deploy my counter-force of pretending to sleep.
- The government established a counter-force to combat terrorism.
- In physics, every action has a counter-force reaction.
counter-force
NOUN[/ˈkaʊntər fɔːrs/]
a force that acts in opposition to another force
💡 Concept
a force that acts in opposition to another force
🎵 Rhyme
The water horse at the border source becomes nature's counter-force!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkaʊntər fɔːrs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkaʊntə fɔːs/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcounter--
Rootforce
🎵Rhyme
water horsequarter courseborder source
water horse
quarter course
border source
🔗Collocations
deploy counter-force
counter-force strategy
effective counter-force
counter-force capability
nuclear counter-force
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“When my mom uses her nagging force, I deploy my counter-force of pretending to sleep.”
“The government established a counter-force to combat terrorism.”
“In physics, every action has a counter-force reaction.”
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan needs a serious counter-force against pizza temptation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
opposition forceresistancecounteractionopposing power
Antonyms
supporting forcealliancecooperation
Related
counterattackretaliationdefenseresistance movement
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