COUNTERINFLUENCE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

counterinfluence

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Definition of counterinfluence

as in influence

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Noun

Club sources, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, say his influence has grown in the aftermath of those departures.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

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Working families most likely to lose access are the very consumers with thin credit files, uneven income, or past financial setbacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
To meet the demand surge and need for capital, the company is establishing partnerships to allow new issuers access to financing programs through smart contracts and onchain credit, Sheffield said.

— Talia Kaplan, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

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