4 adjectives to describe counteractions

As these nations were on every side of them such a proclamation would have been an effectual lure to men held in a condition which was a constant counteraction of will.

Except in the case of very happy, and universal, and flowing natures, or under the influence of accidental counteractions, a personal risk, between extreme vagueness and extreme narrowness of character, is incurred by the individual himself.

I heard she and you were made uncomfortable by some unworthy-to-be-cared-for attacks, and have tried to set up a feeble counteraction through the "Table Book" of last Saturday.

Degradation may almost be considered a law of religion and morality which needs some kind of violent counteraction, some continual intervention and providence, if it is to be kept in check.

4 adjectives to describe  counteractions