xsd:string A Counter_actor or Cause impedes an Agent in an Activity or impedes the unfolding or continuation of a State_of_affairs. The opposing force applies without first being noticed, often in a secret or an underhanded fashion. However, as this story goes on the Queen of Sodom has a brother who plans to undermine his sister and take the throne of Sodom. Diotrephes withstood John's words, and would not submit to his authority; in fact, he undermined John's authority. I don't want to get a reputation for punishing disagreement. On the other hand, he undercut me pretty badly and I can't just let it slide.