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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 Nationalists countered with four new hospitals on an island you can drive across in under an hour.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

“There's a lot of product in Anthony Ralston's hair,” countered McLean.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer countered with a different message.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“And I don’t have your sense of smell,” Percy countered.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan