COUNTERSTEPS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word countersteps. (close relations)
Definition of COUNTERSTEPS
Best Alternative Words for COUNTERSTEPS
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hampers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
hinders | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
impedes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
obstructs | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
opposes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
reverses | verbv | |||||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||||
setbacks | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating | ||||||||
thwarts | verbv | |||||||
noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | ||||||||
undoes | verbv | |||||||
verb • To reverse the effects of an action. • To unfasten. • To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of. |