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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Countered Cole: “Hey, we’re still in the World Series. Hey, we’re in the Bronx. We’ve still got a shot at this thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

Countered Mr. Cook: "There's no shifting going on…We pay all the taxes we owe, every single dollar."

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2013

Countered Graham: “Did anybody ever ask you, `General Ham, what do we have to get to the aid of these folks quickly?’

From Time • May 8, 2013

Countered a spokesman for Lew Grade: "We refused to be dictated to."

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2013

Countered Coach K: "I've already put in a pre-order for HIS book."

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2010