countereffort
noun
coun·ter·ef·fort
| \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈe-fərt
, -ˌfȯrt\
, -ˌfȯrt\
variants:
or counter-effort
plural counterefforts
or counter-efforts
Definition of countereffort
: an effort made in order to oppose or hinder another effort
… horror sequels tend to share an indefatigable evil force … that … ultimately emerges victorious, despite valiant counterefforts, to live to see another day (and to star in another sequel).— Calum Marsh " … they're putting pressure on congressmen and there's not a counter-effort to steel the spine of some of these congressmen … "— Mo Brooks Public opinion … is now reportedly permanently and adamantly so opposed to salmon farming that no amount of counter-effort could possibly change the public mood.— Terence Corcoran
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