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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Michael Huston, one of the lawyers who represents Uber, countered that the case is “not an attack on the plaintiff’s bar.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Not to worry, Gorsuch countered: Inmates like Landor can still obtain an injunction against the prison as a whole to protect their rights under RLUIPA.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 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

“Then you come and stay, too,” Cole countered.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen