"counter-intention" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counter-intentions [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + intention. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|counter-|intention}} counter- + intention Head templates: {{en-noun|head=counter-intention}} counter-intention (plural counter-intentions)
  1. (psychology) An intention that goes in the opposite direction from what one wants to happen. Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: counterintention

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Alternative forms

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