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

Bathrooms gleam with dark tile, marble counters, and gold hardware, stocked with Aesop products and Parachute towels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Clean kitchen counters before and after meal prep, and deep clean washing machines and dishwashers every 1–2 months. — Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

Obviously, standing on top of your counters and inspecting the cabinet tops daily isn’t necessarily realistic. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

The updates aim to prevent water on standard restroom floors and protect sink counters. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Regularly wipe down counters to ensure the flies don’t find any food or remnants of sticky spills. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

The humanoid robots, dressed in black Tau Robotics uniforms and given names such as Chelsea and Elon, perform household chores like vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters and taking out the trash. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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