Word: counterstroke
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
stroke
Definition: A retaliation; action taken in return for an injury or offense
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: stroke
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An act of striking with a weapon