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

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Developers’ recent applications for water rights tied to Stratos were immediately countered with formally filed objections from everyday Utahns; two of these applications have already been withdrawn.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The Trojans countered to tie the score with a run in the bottom of the second.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"Then you ought to leave it alone," countered Doctor Civet.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald