"counterthought" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counterthoughts [plural]
Etymology: counter- + thought Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|thought}} counter- + thought Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterthought (plural counterthoughts)
  1. A thought that counters or opposes another thought.
    Sense id: en-counterthought-en-noun-xsp6ei1r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with counter-

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