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

“He has used his great acting ability for reprehensible purposes,” prosecutor Thomas Cochran countered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The right-hander, whose best Test score remains 91, countered excessive seam movement and uneven bounce by showing attacking intent, hitting six fours and two sixes.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Luria said that Microsoft has now countered the negative narratives that were plaguing its stock earlier this year.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Maines countered that she was responding to current events, but she apologized to the fans who felt hurt — and then she recanted.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

“Sometimes doing wrong feels right, and vice versa,” Styx countered.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon