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counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /
ADJECTIVE
opposite, opposing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antithetical
STRONG
anti antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse hindering impeding obverse opposed reverse
WEAK
adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric obstructive polar
Antonyms
STRONG
agreeing harmonious similar
WEAK
concurring corresponding corroborating equal same
ADVERB
contrary, reverse
Synonyms
STRONG
opposite
WEAK
against at variance with contrarily contrariwise conversely in defiance of versus
Antonyms
WEAK
equally same similarly
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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Just as important, the change could help counter the short-term mindset that works against investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the surge in the cost of fuel, which typically makes up 20-40% of their operating costs.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The company outlined the process to pre-emptively counter consumer backlash against AI, according to Padgham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Villeda believes these findings could pave the way for treatments that target FTL1 and counter its effects in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I slid the board of freshly grated cheese down the counter.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.