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counterproductive
counterproof
counterpunch
counterreformation
counterrevolution
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countersank
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countershading
coun·ter·shad·ing [ kówntər shàyding ]


noun 
Definition:
 
protective coloration: a pattern of coloring on an animal's skin or coat where the upper parts are darker than the lower, counteracting the effects of sun and shade and camouflaging the animal
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