counterreaction

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ reaction

Noun

counterreaction (plural counterreactions)

  1. An action taken in response to a prior reaction.
    • 2007 April 15, William J. Broad, “With Eye on Iran, Rivals Also Want Nuclear Power”, in New York Times‎:
      There will be a very serious counterreaction, certainly in conventional military buildups but also in examining the nuclear option.”
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