counterinfluence

noun

Definition of counterinfluencenext
as in influence

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  1. influence
  2. leverage
  3. credit
Noun
  • But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For the Lower 48 states, this is an example of a potentially beneficial El Niño influence.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of influence
Noun
  • The prospect of such leverage is unacceptable in Washington, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bank of America was among the firm's prime brokers, executing trades and providing leverage to the fund, along with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of leverage
Noun
  • The guide, released Monday, creates a framework for approving projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to trade emission reduction credits to help meet global climate targets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To his credit, Joe wastes no time organizing the swim platform and coordinating that afternoon’s excursion.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of credit
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