MEANING
A spell intended to prevent, undo, or alter another spell's effect.
Use it for
magical defense; interrupted spellcasting; undoing harmful magicGive magical conflict an answer and a contest of skill.
Words that belong together
- cast a counterspell
- devise a counterspell
- counterspell against a curse
On the page
His counterspell freed the horses but left the coach enchanted.
A counterspell was stitched into the lining of her cloak.
Before she could finish the counterspell, the mirror shattered.
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Word forms
- Base
- counterspell
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Established in fantasy and gaming; it need not function by the rules of any particular game. Noun: counterspell; plural counterspells.
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