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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

"I'll face up to things, explain, elucidate," he countered.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

At the meeting, Rodriguez countered that having a single person in charge would not necessarily change that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

His wife’s lawyers countered that divorce proceedings are supposed to be public.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Moreover, Bessent countered questions about the government’s economic record by citing substantial wage growth and also healthy consumer spending.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

‘You’re nine,' countered Gretel. ‘How would you know?

From "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne

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