Counterside

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An opposite side.

    "But there is a counterside to promotional hyperbole, for exaggerated promises that dovetail with people's hopes and expectations open the way to cynicism should promises falter or fail."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beside a counter. not-comparable

    "While you're perched on a counterside stool, watch the video presentation that explains how Wolfgang candy is made."

Example

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"But there is a counterside to promotional hyperbole, for exaggerated promises that dovetail with people's hopes and expectations open the way to cynicism should promises falter or fail."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From counter- + side.

Etymology 2

From counter + -side.

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