ALL meanings of counter-influence
count·er-in·flu·ence
C c - noun counter-influence the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract. 1
- noun counter-influence the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others: Her mother's influence made her stay. 1
- noun counter-influence a person or thing that exerts influence: He is an influence for the good. 1
- noun counter-influence Astrology. the radiation of an ethereal fluid from the stars, regarded as affecting human actions and destinies. the exercise of occult power by the stars, or such power as exercised. 1
- noun counter-influence the exercise of similar power by human beings. 1
- noun counter-influence Obsolete. influx. 1
- verb with object counter-influence to exercise influence on; affect; sway: to influence a person. 1
- verb with object counter-influence to move or impel (a person) to some action: Outside factors influenced her to resign. 1
- idioms counter-influence under the influence, Law. less than drunk but with one's nervous system impaired: He was driving while under the influence. Also, under the influence of intoxicating liquor. 1