Countergesture

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A gesture made in response to another gesture.

    "Over time, he helps the patient see that his own gestures are met with countergestures which have a different quality and tone to them."

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"Over time, he helps the patient see that his own gestures are met with countergestures which have a different quality and tone to them."

Etymology

From counter- + gesture.

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