Anagrams of: COUNTERPEISING

• conduct a prosecution in a court of law

• bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• cause to suffer

• A long piece of timber, forming a margin or edge of any piece of construction; especially one of the longitudinal pieces supporting a flight or run of stairs.

• the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

• act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

• look over carefully

• come to see in an official or professional capacity

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification