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A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.

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  1. n. A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.
  2. A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence. [Obs.] A countersway of restraint, curbing their wild exorbitance. Milton.
  3. A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.[Obs.]A countersway of restraint, curbing their wild exorbitance. Milton.