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/ˈkaʊntər/  ·  say it: KOWN·ter

to respond to an argument with an opposing one

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (noun) a flat surface in a shop or bank where goods are sold or customers are served

2. (noun) a small disc or token used in games

3. (verb) to respond to something by saying or doing the opposite

4. (adjective) opposite or contrary to something

5. (adverb) in the opposite direction or way

Examples

• 1. She paid for her groceries at the checkout counter.
• 2. He moved his counter forward five spaces on the board.
• 3. The company countered the criticism by releasing a statement.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

concede, advocate, dispute, qualify, substantiate, undermine