"counterwave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: counterwaves [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + wave. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|wave}} counter- + wave Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterwave (plural counterwaves)
  1. A wave (as of public opinion) going against an earlier wave.

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