entgegensetzen — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrary adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.

Senses

entgegensetzen is used for these senses in English:

• contrary (obsolete) To oppose; to frustrate.
• counter To contradict, oppose.

contrary — full definition

1. adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
2. adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
3. noun The opposite of something already stated.

counter — full definition

1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.

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