Countering Meaning in English
word · lemma: counter
ˈkaʊntɝɪŋ
KOWN-ter-ing
kˈaʊntəɹɪŋ
KOWN-tuh-ring
Definición
Actively responding to or resisting something, especially an argument, threat, or attack.
Uso & Matices
Often used in formal, academic, or strategic contexts ('countering misinformation', 'countering threats'). Implies an active response, not just passive resistance. Can refer to arguments, attacks, or negative influences.
Spanish: contrarrestar - responder (a un argumento)Portuguese (BR): contrariar - rebater (argumento)Portuguese (PT): contrariar - rebater (argumento)Chinese (Simplified): 反击 - 对抗Chinese (Traditional): 反擊 - 對抗Hindi: मुकाबला करना - प्रतिक्रिया देनाArabic: مواجهة - الرد (على حجة)Bengali: প্রতিরোধ করা - মোকাবিলা করাRussian: противодействие - противостояниеJapanese: 対抗すること - 対処することVietnamese: chống lại - đối phó vớiKorean: 대응 - 반박Turkish: karşı koymak - karşı çıkmakUrdu: جواب دینا - مقابلہ کرناIndonesian: menangkal - melawan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She is countering his argument with facts.
basic
The group is countering the false information online.
basic
Good training is key to countering threats.
basic
He’s always countering my ideas, but never suggests his own.
natural
Countering negativity takes a lot of patience.
natural
They’re focused on countering the effects of climate change.
natural