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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That can be countered, though, by a sharp rise in VIX and thus in the VIX futures.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Van Koeverden, the sports minister, countered that the spending was "prudent" and said dollars flowed back into the economy.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

But Rutte countered with a mix of flattery and countervailing facts that has thus far kept Trump engaged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Supporters countered that an event of this magnitude required exceptional security given Swift’s global profile and the intense public interest surrounding the couple.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

“But we don’t live in the tribes,” I countered.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane