Counteragent: meaning, definitions and examples

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counteragent

 

[ หˆkaสŠntษ™rหŒeษชdส’ษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A person or organization that has a business relationship with another person or organization, especially one that involves the exchange of goods or services.

Synonyms

associate, collaborator, partner.

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Word Description / Examples
counteragent

Use 'counteragent' in legal or business contexts when referring to a representative or intermediary of an opposing party, particularly in negotiations or transactions.

  • We must get approval from the counteragent before proceeding with the contract.
  • The counteragent provided us with the necessary documentation to finalize the deal.
partner

Use 'partner' in both professional and personal contexts to denote a person or entity you are closely working with towards a common goal. It's often used to imply a deeper, more integrated relationship.

  • Our company is looking for strategic partners in the tech industry.
  • They decided to travel the world together as partners.
associate

An 'associate' can be used in various professional contexts, especially referring to someone you work closely with on specific tasks or projects. It's a neutral term.

  • My associate will help you with the details of this project.
  • She has been an associate at the firm for over five years.
collaborator

The term 'collaborator' is typically used in contexts where teamwork is emphasized, particularly in creative, research, or academic settings. Note that it can have a negative historical connotation related to wartime collaboration with enemies.

  • The new study was conducted by a team of international collaborators.
  • She was a key collaborator on the innovative design project.

Examples of usage

  • The company's main counteragent in the region is a local distributor.
  • As a counteragent, he was responsible for negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A substance that acts against or neutralizes the effects of another substance.

Synonyms

antidote, antivenom, remedy.

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counteragent

A general term used when referring to a substance that acts against another agent, often in chemical or biological contexts.

  • The laboratory is testing a new counteragent for the toxin.
antidote

Specifically used when referring to a substance that counteracts a poison or toxin in the body.

  • He needed the antidote immediately after the snake bite.
remedy

A general term that refers to any treatment or solution that relieves or cures a disease or condition. This can be medical or herbal and does not necessarily involve poisoning.

  • Herbal teas are often used as a remedy for colds.
  • The best remedy for a headache is sometimes just a good night's sleep.
antivenom

Used specifically for substances that neutralize venom from bites or stings of venomous animals, such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions.

  • The hospital administered antivenom to the hiker bitten by a rattlesnake.

Examples of usage

  • This drug is a counteragent against the toxic effects of the poison.
  • The antidote served as a counteragent to the venom.

Translations

Translations of the word "counteragent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contraparte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคชเค•เฅเคทเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gegenpartei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mitra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะฐะณะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontrahent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ธๆ‰‹ๆ–น (ใ‚ใ„ใฆใปใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrepartie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contraparte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karลŸฤฑ taraf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋Œ€๋ฐฉ (์ƒ๋Œ€ํŽธ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุฑู ุงู„ู…ู‚ุงุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protistrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protistrana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏนๆ–น (duรฌfฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasprotna stranka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtherji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarลŸฤฑ tษ™rษ™f

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contraparte

Etymology

The term 'counteragent' originated in the 18th century, combining the words 'counter' and 'agent'. Its usage has evolved over time to refer to both business relationships and medical contexts.

See also: agency, agents, bioagent, reagent.