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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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Lawyers for Carroll countered that the judge had properly allowed the evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Ohtani countered with a hitless first inning of his own on the mound, but with a walk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

And their assistant coach Luke Ronchi countered Southee's suggestion that the defeat of 2022 will be a factor in the remainder of this match.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Not to worry, Gorsuch countered: Inmates like Landor can still obtain an injunction against the prison as a whole to protect their rights under RLUIPA.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Dimple countered right as Rishi said, “Oh my gods, you’re right.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon