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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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“There's a lot of product in Anthony Ralston's hair,” countered McLean.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ballmer countered by asking Wilson for a stiff sentence in a five-page Victim Impact Statement posted on social media by his lawyer, David N. Kelley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Developers’ recent applications for water rights tied to Stratos were immediately countered with formally filed objections from everyday Utahns; two of these applications have already been withdrawn.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The efforts to strike a deal mediated by Pakistan, were thrown into question this week by US strikes on the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas countered by retaliatory fire from Iran.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“Such a move is uncalled for,” countered Korechika Anami, the war minister.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin