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Synonyms & Similar Words
opponent
adversary
rival
enemy
foe
antagonist
challenger
contestant
competitor
opposition
resistance
reaction
rejoinder
retort
reply
response
comeback
counterattack
countermeasure
counterbalance
counterweight
counterpoise
countercheck
hindrance
obstacle
barrier
blockage
impediment
obstruction
contrary
contradictory
opposite
contrasting
reverse
converse
inverse
antithesis
contradiction
negation
refutation
rebuttal
denial
repudiation
rejection
dismissal.
Meaning of Counter
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "counter" can be a noun, referring to a person or thing that opposes or resists something, or a verb, meaning to act in opposition to something or to respond to an attack or criticism.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "counter" as a person or thing that opposes or resists something, or as a verb, meaning to oppose or resist something, or to respond to an attack or criticism.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "counter" as a person or thing that opposes or resists something, or as a verb, meaning to act in opposition to something, or to respond to an attack or criticism.
Example Uses
- The company will counter the lawsuit with a strong defense.
- The new policy is a counter to the increasing number of accidents on the road.
- The team's counterattack was successful, and they managed to score a goal.
- The counter at the store was friendly and helpful.
- The counter in the kitchen was made of granite and had a built-in sink.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ally
friend
supporter
advocate
proponent
sympathizer
helper
assistant
accomplice
partner
collaborator
associate
affiliate
auxiliary
adjunct
appendage
supplement
addition
augmentation
enhancement
reinforcement
fortification
strengthening
intensification
escalation
increase
expansion
growth
development
progression
advancement.