countertendencies
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The government implemented several opposing influences to counterbalance the new redistributive tax policies.
Definition:a force or factor that works against or opposes something else
Example:The contrary movements of the masses and leaders were clear in the march.
Definition:movements or actions that are opposite or contrary to others
Example:The company's strategies included numerous forms of resistance to the incoming competitor's innovative technology.
Definition:the action of resisting or counteracting something
Example:In politics, opposing forces often lead to a deadlock during negotiations.
Definition:forces or influences that work against each other
Example:The counteractions taken by the scientists proved effective in reducing the pollution.
Definition:actions taken to counteract or oppose something else
Example:The opposing tendencies in the market drove the prices of the stock dramatically.
Definition:tendencies or inclinations that oppose or resist others
Example:The countervailing influences from the cultural sector were crucial in shaping the new educational policy.
Definition:influences that tend to counteract or offset something
Example:The resistant spirits of the workers were evident in their continuous protests.
Definition:spirits or attitudes that resist or oppose something
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