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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

Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were up 1.2%, led by a rebound in new cars that countered a decline for used car dealers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Amass' single appearance so far this season, as a substitute for the final 18 minutes against Sabah, backs up that view, although Carrick has countered it.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Australia's bowlers searched for early swing and Aiden Markram and David Bedingham countered with a second-wicket partnership which progressed at almost 4.5 runs per over.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Asked if this was a sign of increasing activism and intervention in the markets, Bessent countered this wasn’t the case: “We are not an activist Treasury.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

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

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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