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COUNTERPARTS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COUNTERPARTS?

Need another word that means the same as “counterparts”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “counterparts” in this overview.

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Counterparts as a Noun
Definitions of "Counterparts" as a noun
Synonyms of "Counterparts" as a noun (4 Words)
Associations of "Counterparts" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Counterparts” are: similitude, twin, opposite number, vis-a-vis

Counterparts as a Noun

Definitions of "Counterparts" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “counterparts” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.
A duplicate copy.

Synonyms of "Counterparts" as a noun (4 Words)

opposite number	A contestant that you are matched against.
similitude	A comparison between two things. Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude.
twin	A twin bedded room. There was a bruise on his cheek a twin* to the one on mine.*
vis-a-vis	A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

Associations of "Counterparts" (30 Words)

adversely	In a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably. His self confidence was adversely* affected for years to come.*
antithesis	(in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning. Figures of speech such as antithesis.
antithetic	Sharply contrasted in character or purpose. Hope is antithetic* to despair.*
antithetical	Connected with, containing, or using the rhetorical device of antithesis. People whose religious beliefs are antithetical* to mine.*
challenger	A person who engages in a contest. A potential challenger* for the party leadership.*
compare	Estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. We can compare* the Han dynasty to the Romans.*
compete	Compete for something engage in a contest measure oneself against others. He competed with a number of other candidates.
competitor	A person who takes part in a sporting contest. Our main industrial competitors.
complement	Make complete or perfect supply what is wanting or form the complement to. A classic blazer complements a look that s smart or casual.
contender	A person or group competing with others to achieve something. A presidential contender.
contradictory	A contradictory proposition. The two studies came to contradictory* conclusions.*
converse	A proposition obtained by conversion. Parental and filial are converse* terms.*
different	Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. This meeting was different* from the earlier one.*
differently	In a novel and unusual way. He likes to do things a bit differently.
disagree	Have or express a different opinion. She disagreed with the system of apartheid.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He expressed his dissent* in a contrary opinion.*
dissident	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. A dissident* who had been jailed by a military regime.*
enemy	A personal enemy. Enemy aircraft.
equivalent	Belonging to the same equivalence class. The French equivalent* of the Bank of England.*
objector	A person who dissents from some established policy. Objectors to the housing plans.
opponent	Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument. The news will delight opponents of GM foods.
oppose	Compete with (someone. A workers movement opposed the regime.
opposing	(of two or more subjects) differing from or in conflict with each other. The brothers fought on opposing* sides in the war.*
opposite	Of angles between opposite sides of the intersection of two lines. They sat opposite* at the table.*
opposition	A contestant that you are matched against. The home team made short work of the opposition.
oxymoron	Conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence.
parallel	An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator. Parallel processing.
rival	Be the rival of be in competition with. We are rivaling for first place in the race.
unlike	Not like; different from. They distributed unlike* or unequal sums to the various charities.*
vie	Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others. The athletes were vying for a place in the British team.