council, n. aldermen, cabinet; [assembly], [junta], [junto], camarilla, synod, cabal.
council-chamber, n. audience-room, divan.
counsel, n. [consultation]; [prudence], [deliberation], [forethought]; [advice], admonition, [suggestion]. Associated words: [mentorial], monitorial, admonitory.
counsel, v. [advise], admonish.
counselor, n. [adviser], [mentor], [monitor], admonitor; [lawyer], attorney.
count, v. enumerate, [number]; [esteem], [consider], [reckon], [judge], [think].
count, n. numbering.
countenance, n. [face], visage, features; [support], goodwill, [encouragement].--v. [encourage], [favor], [approve].
counter, a. [contrary], [opposite], [antagonistic].
counteract, v. [defeat], [frustrate], [contravene], [neutralize].