Countered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
countered
[ หkaสntษrd ]
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:
๐ต๐น contrarrestado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฐเฅเคง เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entgegengesetzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditentang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะธััะพัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ przeciwstawiony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฏพใใใ
๐ซ๐ท contrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ contrarrestado
๐น๐ท karลฤฑ konuldu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ู ูุงุฌูุชู
๐จ๐ฟ oproti
๐ธ๐ฐ proti
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏน
๐ธ๐ฎ nasproti
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณtmรฆlt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััั ััาาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฆแแแแแแแ แแแฃแฌแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarลฤฑ durdu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.