A surname.

Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction. / In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.

To contradict, oppose. / (boxing) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing. / To take action in response to; to respond. / (transitive, obsolete) To encounter.

One who counts. / A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator. / An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

Something opposite or contrary to something else. / (martial arts) A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.

Contrary or opposing

In opposition to.

present participle of counter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of counter

plural of counter