counterwork

counterwork
counter-worker, n.
n. /kown"teuhr werrk'/; v. /kown'teuhr werrk", kown"teuhr werrk'/, n.
1. work or action to oppose some other work or action.
v.i.
2. to work in opposition.
v.t.
3. to work in opposition to; hinder or frustrate.
[1590-1600; COUNTER- + WORK]

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