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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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Germany’s DAX rose 0.2% as gains for autos and defense stocks countered falls in AI-related stocks Siemens Energy and Infineon, which fall 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The plaintiffs countered that a “determination” meant only the “final decision,” not the legally required steps leading up to it.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

But Alibaba countered the argument, saying none of the members of its independent board had any military affiliation.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Weiss countered that the piece needed additional reporting; the segment eventually ran with some additional material bookending it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Dimple countered right as Rishi said, “Oh my gods, you’re right.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon