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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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Walmart lawyer David Markus countered, “It’s a money grab, ladies and gentlemen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Tempo went on a 10-0 burst heading into the second quarter but the Sparks countered to maintain momentum and led 46-38 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

OpenAI attorney Sarah Eddy countered with an attack on Musk.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered with a unilateral cease-fire that was supposed to start Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“I’m not denying that Your Honor,” Bunderson countered quickly.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel