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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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But supporters countered the plan would result in more train journeys.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

That didn’t sit right with some analysts, who have countered that fixing the U.S. business should take priority over global growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"It's a building that's being built," countered Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He countered that those comparisons are unfair for several reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

“This is no common delight, but a true and lasting love ,” countered a voice from a book of courtly ideals.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein