Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Countermeasure

An action or measure taken to counteract a problem or threat.

Countermigration

The simultaneous or subsequent movement of people back to their point of origin or away from a destination in response to an initial migration stream.

Counterplay

Moves or actions made by a player in a defensive position to offset the opponent's initiative or attack.

Counterpoint

The technique of combining distinct musical lines or melodies to produce a polyphonic texture.

Counterproductive

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help an objective.

Countersign

To sign a document already signed by another person, typically to authenticate, confirm, or validate its contents.

Counterword

A word or morpheme used in certain languages in conjunction with a numeral to count items based on their physical characteristics or category; a classifier.

Countrified

Characteristic of or resembling rural life; rustic, unrefined, or provincial.

Coup

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Court of inquiry

An official body convened in military or governmental organizations to investigate specific incidents, accidents, or allegations of wrongdoing.

Courter

A person who courts someone, especially with a view to marriage or a romantic relationship.

Courtier

A person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.