Countered: meaning, definitions and examples

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countered

 

[ หˆkaสŠntษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

response to attack

The term 'countered' refers to the action of responding to something, particularly an attack or challenge, in a defensive or opposing manner. This word indicates that a person or group has taken measures to mitigate, respond to, or refute an action directed against them. The counter action may be strategic, aimed at neutralizing potential threats, or at challenging the initial assertion or attack. Often used in discussions of debates, arguments, or physical confrontations, 'countered' signifies both the act of rebuttal and tactical response.

Synonyms

contradicted, opposed, rebutted, responded, retorted.

Examples of usage

  • She countered his argument with strong evidence.
  • The team countered their rivals' strategy effectively.
  • He countered the criticism by highlighting his achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "countered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contrarrestado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคง เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entgegengesetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditentang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธัั‚ะพัะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeciwstawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฏพใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contrarrestado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karลŸฤฑ konuldu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋Œ€ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ู…ูˆุงุฌู‡ุชู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oproti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ proti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅฏน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasproti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtmรฆlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ัˆั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒฌแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarลŸฤฑ durdu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contrarrestado

Etymology

The word 'counter' originates from the Latin term 'computare', which means to calculate or to count. The prefix 'counter-' evolved in Middle French, where it was used as 'contour' signifying opposition or a response in a turn of events. In English, the term began to take on the meaning of opposing or acting against something during the late Middle Ages. By the 16th century, it was commonly used in both verbal and militaristic contexts, where one side would 'counter' the actions of another. The evolution of the term reflects mankind's ongoing need to respond to challenges, conflicts, and debates throughout history, leading to its present usage implying a direct response or opposition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,030, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.