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countered

VERB

answer, respond in retaliation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counteract foil offset oppose resist respond retaliate ward off

STRONG

backtalk beat bilk buck circumvent contravene cross dash disappoint frustrate hinder match meet parry pit return ruin vie

WEAK

counterwork fly in the face of have bone to pick hit back play off take on thumbs down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist help support

STRONG

agree allow divide encourage facilitate permit separate

Example Sentences

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countered

Carr countered the agency isn’t trying to control who appears on shows but is “enforcing the provisions” passed by Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Nexstar countered that while Nunley’s order said Nexstar employees were restricted from serving as “officers,” it didn’t expressly say they couldn’t serve on Tegna‘s board as “directors.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Laboe countered that covering even 10% of an indie production budget would help keep work local, and said filmmakers may be able to layer a county grant with the state credit where it applies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama also confirmed the joint intervention, saying it "countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months".

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Maybe we just wish we be across,” Amari countered.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper