counterinfluence

noun

Definition of counterinfluencenext
as in influence

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  1. influence
  2. leverage
  3. in
  4. credit
  5. sway
  6. pull
Noun
  • Such a test would be a sign of China’s weakening influence over Pyongyang and could spur Seoul to try to acquire nuclear weapons of its own—a position that both South Korea and the United States officially oppose but is gaining traction in Western policy circles.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Powell's comments are likely to be seen as a bid to maintain the Fed's long-standing independence from outside political influence, though whether such immunity actually exists in practice has sometimes been debated.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of influence
Noun
  • During Lutnick’s 20-minute talk, the burly, balding 63-year-old made an impassioned defense of Tether, a cryptocurrency attached to the U.S. dollar, and announced the launch of an initial $2 billion financing business to provide leverage to Bitcoin investors.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The removal of both Hamas and Hezbollah from the military balance in the Middle East will remove a critical piece of Tehran’s leverage, leaving Iran with fewer ways to hold Israelis at risk and deter them from taking offensive action.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of leverage
Noun
  • With a bedroom, office, washing machine, and balcony, this Paris apartment is ready for move-in.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Houston started out last season 0-3 before righting the ship, eventually threatening to make the play-in.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of in
Noun
  • On his confidence: That’s just a credit to having great teammates, trusting me, picking me up.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details the company's credit agreement, which includes a $300 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of credit
Noun
  • But in 2024, the state's 17 electoral college votes don't hold the same sway.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The absence of any significant, widespread problems has not stopped Trump, the Republican nominee, or the RNC, which is now under his sway, from making numerous claims of fraud or election interference during the early voting period, a possible prelude to challenges after Election Day.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of sway
Noun
  • Lake’s relatively weak pull with Trump voters in Arizona stands out compared to his two prior presidential runs.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
  • That pull of the past becomes overwhelming in the Peruvian jungle, Paddington is able to trace his roots for the first time.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pull
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