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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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In response the European Union cut around $2.3 million in grants, while organizers countered that they couldn’t ban countries from showing art in their own permanent spaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"It's a building that's being built," countered Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

In court filings, OpenAI countered that its break-up with Musk was due to his quest for absolute control rather than its nonprofit status.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

He countered that those comparisons are unfair for several reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan