Synonyms for counter

noun

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)
• a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
• a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
• a person who counts things
• (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
• game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
• table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

verb

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
• speak in response

adjective

• indicating opposition or resistance