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[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

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