Synonyms of countering

countering 1 of 2

adjective

as in opposing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposing
• resisting
• counteracting
• conflicting
• competing
• resistant
• against
• contrary
• wilful
• defiant
• refractory
• intractable
• recalcitrant
• wayward
• averse
• insubordinate
• rebellious
• rebel
• opposed
• unruly
• reluctant
• balky
• unwilling
• obstreperous
• contumacious
• hesitant
• untoward
• loath
• willful
• ungovernable
• froward
• relentless
• counter
• disinclined
• loth
• unrelenting
• incompliant
• adverse
• recusant
• hostile
• negative
• stern
• unfavorable
• unflinching
• unbending
• prejudicial
• disadvantageous
• inimical
• inflexible
• unfriendly
• unsympathetic
• hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understanding
• tolerant
• complying
• positive
• benign
• unresistant
• favorable
• friendly
• congenial
• sympathetic
• supportive
• advantageous
• agreeable
• amiable
• cordial
• hospitable
• amicable
• affable
• benignant
• well-disposed

countering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of counter

as in combatting

to strive to reduce or eliminate

efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposing
• combatting
• fighting
• combating
• resisting
• battling
• confronting
• contending (with)
• thwarting
• withstanding
• oppugning
• foiling
• facing
• checkmating
• baffling
• frustrating
• defying
• meeting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promoting
• advancing
• encouraging
• furthering
• fostering
• cultivating
• forwarding
• suffering
• supporting
• bearing
• enduring
• nurturing
• advocating
• nourishing
• abiding
• upholding
• endorsing
• backing
• championing
• indorsing