[COUNTER- 3, 9.] Attraction of a contrary tendency; an attraction counteracting the influence of another.
a. 1763. Shenstone, Wks. (1764), II. 307 (T.). Attractions … less perceptible through a variety of counter-attractions that diminish their effect.
1842. Manning, Serm. (1848), I. 148. There was a counter-attraction overcoming the constraining love of their Lord.
1883. St. James’ Gaz., 1 Dec., 7/1. As fast as new subjects are brought forward … new books on the old ones present counter-attractions.
So Counter-attractive a., acting as a counter-attraction; having counter-attractions.
1856. Morning Chron., 25 April, 5/3. The Hanover-square Rooms, which notwithstanding the counter-attractive influence of the grand Naval Review on the waters of the Solent, were crowded to the very lobbies.
1864. in Webster.
