Synonyms of countering

countering 1 of 2

adjective

as in opposing

Related Words

• opposing
• resisting
• counteracting
• conflicting
• competing
• resistant
• against
• contrary
• 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
• unrelenting
• incompliant
• adverse
• recusant
• hostile
• negative
• stern
• unfavorable
• unflinching
• unbending
• prejudicial
• disadvantageous
• inimical
• inflexible
• unfriendly
• unsympathetic
• hard

Dissimilar Words

• 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 fighting

to strive to reduce or eliminate

efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countering

Verb

Teams are countering, as the Chiefs did Monday, with heavier run packages, misdirection and quick passes to mitigate the pressure. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In its filing, the studio threw its full support behind Urman, Renna and Lieber, while countering many of Lowe’s allegations. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Abu Dhabi has designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization since 2014 and made countering political Islam a pillar of its regional policy. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

How security forces are responding In many of the Latin American countries that have seen high use of drones by criminal groups, governments are investing in countering them. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

This time, Canada is countering the latest round of tariffs with their own, targeting American dairy, steel and electronics. — Adrian Ma, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

The $40 million award adds specialized hardware to an Army program focused on countering increasingly complex aerial threats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Rather than simply reducing opponents’ health, players seek to break opponents’ posture by precisely deflecting and countering attacks. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Homeland Security Investigations plays a key role in countering fentanyl smuggling by targeting routes and laboratories and working with other law enforcement agencies to investigate smuggling operations. — Ariana Figueroa, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026