Countersway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countersway is a noun meaning (obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence.
Meaning
(obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence.
More Meanings
- (rare) To sway in the opposite direction, or (figurative) to hae opposing influence.
Example Sentences
The Kop[…]sways and countersways to the music
a countersway of restraint, curbing their wild exorbitance
Word Forms
- countersways
- counterswaying
- counterswayed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contrarietie, contraversion, counterstand, overthwart, countertime, counter.
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