WordNet sense 1 (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)):

comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte

WordNet sense 2 (a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot):

heel counter

WordNet sense 3 (a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens):

tabulator

WordNet sense 4 (a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers):

buffet, sideboard, buffet

WordNet sense 5 (act in advance of; deal with ahead of time):

anticipate, foresee, forestall

WordNet sense 6 (indicating opposition or resistance):

antagonistic

WordNet sense 7 (characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features):

negative

WordNet sense 8 (a return punch (especially by a boxer)):

parry, counterpunch