noun
Meaning 1
A signal produced in response to another signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
countersignal
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
Meaning 2
To send a false or misleading signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology
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verb
Meaning 3
To send a contrasting signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology
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verb
Meaning 4
To signal opposition to (someone or something); distance oneself from; disassociate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
From counter- + signal.