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▪ I. ˈcounter-ˌinfluence, n. [counter- 3.] An opposing or contrary influence.
1834H. Martineau Demerara viii. 93 There seemed little hope that any counter-influence would be of any avail. 1852Gladstone Glean. IV. ix. 147 A counter influence..quite as effective. ▪ II. ˌcounter-ˈinfluence, v. Obs. [counter- 1: cf. prec.] To influence in the opposite direction; to affect or oppose with a counter-influence.
1667Decay Chr. Piety ii. ⁋1. 209 That this so auspicious planet should be counter-influenced by any malevolent star. 1681J. Scott Chr. Life i. iii. (T.), This malignant temper..is counter-influenced by those..meek and auspicious ones. |