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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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Rebounding technology stocks countered losses for healthcare and software, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 traded flat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Local environmental group FNE 77 countered in a response to the public call for comments that "the project's economic value is questionable".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ballmer countered by asking Wilson for a stiff sentence in a five-page Victim Impact Statement posted on social media by his lawyer, David N. Kelley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“What are you doing out here in the middle of the night?” he countered.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper