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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

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countered

The Dodgers countered in the bottom half of the inning with a tying RBI single from Betts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The Dodgers countered with a one-run rally in the fourth, and Teoscar Hernández hit a solo home run onto Waveland Avenue in the sixth inning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

On Monday, Japan's finance ministry said Friday's intervention with the US Treasury Department "countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months".

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

"This joint action... countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months," she said in a statement said, adding: "We will not hesitate to conduct further joint intervention."

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

“This is no common delight, but a true and lasting love ,” countered a voice from a book of courtly ideals.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein