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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /
ADJECTIVE
opposite, opposing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antithetical
STRONG
anti antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse hindering impeding obverse opposed reverse
WEAK
adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric obstructive polar
Antonyms
STRONG
agreeing harmonious similar
WEAK
concurring corresponding corroborating equal same
ADVERB
contrary, reverse
Synonyms
STRONG
opposite
WEAK
against at variance with contrarily contrariwise conversely in defiance of versus
Antonyms
WEAK
equally same similarly
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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Villeda believes these findings could pave the way for treatments that target FTL1 and counter its effects in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Penygraig's Edwards started the brighter and picked up the first couple of rounds after landing quick counter right hands and utilising the jab effectively.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

If you’re at the airport, head to a ticket counter to see what can be done for you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

I pressed closer to Oliver, only half registering the two girls heading straight for the counter.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.