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What is another word for Counter? – 190 Counter Synonyms

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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.

    Related Nouns

    store kitchen desk table bar restaurant café diner eatery bistro pub tavern inn hotel motel counterpoint counterpart counterbalance counterweight counterpoise countercheck hindrance obstacle barrier blockage impediment obstruction contrary contradiction opposite reverse converse inverse antithesis.

    Related Verbs

    oppose resist counteract counterbalance counterweigh counterpoise countercheck hinder obstruct block impede prevent thwart foil frustrate defeat refute rebut deny repudiate reject dismiss respond reply retort rejoin react resist defy challenge confront oppose contend dispute argue debate discuss negotiate mediate arbitrate.

    Related Adjectives

    opposite opposing opposed contrasting reverse converse inverse antithetical contradictory contrary resistant obstructive hindering impeding preventive thwarting frustrating defeating refutative rebutting denying repudiating rejecting dismissive responsive replying retorting rejoinding reactive resistant defiant challenging confrontational contentious disputatious argumentative debatable negotiable mediable arbitrable.