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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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The Justice Department also countered concerns that Hollywood’s workforce would suffer from the deal, saying the combined company would have incentives to maintain or expand output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

They countered that Green Dot was underperforming by failing to fully meet the needs of recent arrivals or students who were in and out of the school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Any behaviour which countered this was reprehensible," it concluded.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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immediately countered with formally filed objections from everyday Utahns; two of these applications have already been withdrawn.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

Or maybe he goes to the house and tells Redemption’s parents, Pet countered.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi