Synonyms of counters

counters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of counter

as in opposes

to strive to reduce or eliminate

efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposes
• fights
• combats
• contends (with)
• resists
• battles
• confronts
• foils
• withstands
• oppugns
• thwarts
• faces
• frustrates
• baffles
• checkmates
• defies
• meets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• encourages
• promotes
• fosters
• cultivates
• nourishes
• furthers
• bears
• suffers
• supports
• endures
• backs
• advocates
• forwards
• nurtures
• abides
• endorses
• upholds
• champions

counters

2 of 2

noun

plural of counter

1

as in offsets

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective

strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offsets
• balances
• correctives
• counterforces
• neutralizers
• counterbalances
• counteractions
• counterweights
• counterpoises
• cancelers
• ballasts
• equipoises
• trade-offs
• weights

2

as in opposites

something that is as different as possible from something else

her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposites
• antitheses
• antipodes
• negatives
• reverses
• contraries
• obverses
• negations
• antonyms
• mirror images
• converses
• counterpoints
• inverses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• synonyms
• counterparts
• copies
• analogues
• duplicates
• replicas
• carbon copies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counters

Verb

Jeffco counters that changing policies would place the school district in violation of Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act, which protects transgender students’ access to facilities based on their gender identities. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Setser counters that the world can’t afford to wait, given China could soon be exporting 20 million cars annually — double its current pace — or 1 in 3 autos sold outside the country. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But the Mercedes counters with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, more conventional physical controls, a richer dashboard presentation, and substantially more traditional luxury-car ambiance. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Odysseus counters that his lie helped win them the Trojan War, but Sinon fires back, saying that gives him no comfort when he is forced to wander among the dead. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026

The industry counters that US Food and Drug Administration and European regulators have said polystyrene poses no significant health risk when made and used properly. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Today, new research backed by OpenEvidence counters a high-profile study from a few weeks earlier. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 9 July 2026

The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Noun

From intimate chef’s counters to fancy destination restaurants, these are the standout new tables shaping the capital’s ever-evolving food scene. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Quartzite counters, a large island and generous work areas anchor the space. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Juliette counters with Kennedy and Lukas, both of whom Camille has been trying to arrest for months. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Session tokens are generated from counters or from a clock rather than secure random sources. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

The Razr Ultra counters with a brighter display, a larger battery, and faster charging. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

However, his feet did get heavy at times, especially when attempting to quickly adjust to inside counters. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Working with patrons Anadol counters that anyone can have free access to the models his studio develops, and that there's nothing new about contemporary artists' relationships with rich and powerful benefactors. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026

The old, low ceilings and tunnel-like feel of the ticketing and TSA counters are gone, now replaced by a sleek and open all-indoor check-in space. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 29 July 2026