countered

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past simple and past participle of

to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:

counter with After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.

When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its excellentexam results.

Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence.

in boxing, to punch (= hit) an opponent after they have punched you:

counter with The challenger countered with a crisp right to the head for a flash knockdown.

He countered with a left hook.