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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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The Trojans countered with four runs in the bottom of the inning with Kevin Takeuchi’s two-run single and Andrew Lamb’s two-run double.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Developers’ recent applications for water rights tied to Stratos were immediately countered with formally filed objections from everyday Utahns; two of these applications have already been withdrawn.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

"If a dog is displaying these sorts of behaviours, we are going to get it treated and countered very early on in their life".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Barry countered that the issue didn’t appear to be on customers’ radars.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Instead he shrugged and countered with a question of his own.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee