Counterspell

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A magic spell that reverses the effects of some other previous spell.

    "The simplest action was fraught with danger, and could only be accomplished with the aid of talismans and counter-spells[.]"

Verb
  1. 1
    To cast a counterspell against. transitive

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"The simplest action was fraught with danger, and could only be accomplished with the aid of talismans and counter-spells[.]"

Etymology

From counter- + spell.

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