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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence..
a countersway of restraint, curbing their wild exorbitance
The Kop[…]sways and countersways to the music
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Countersway means (obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence..
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a countersway of restraint, curbing their wild exorbitance
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