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CHOOSE YOUR WORDS Encounter
As verbs the difference between encounter and counter is that encounter is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly, while counter is to contradict, oppose. As nouns the difference between encounter and counter is that encounter is an unplanned or unexpected meeting, while counter is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games,or counter can be (nautical) the overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline or counter can be (obsolete) an encounter. As a adverb counter is contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction or counter can be in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise. As a adjective counter is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.
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