counter with (something)
counter with (something)
1. To respond to something with something or in a particular way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "counter" and "with." Amanda can always counter a joke with a witty retort of her own. I was annoyed by that comment, so I countered with a scowl.
2. To refute someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "counter" and "with." When the suspect countered with an alibi, we had to release him.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
counter someone or something with something
to refute someone or something with something. She countered our evidence with an eyewitness. I countered Nancy with a better argument.
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counter with something
to say something in refutation of something; to strike back with something. Aren't you going to counter with an argument? He countered with a punch in the jaw.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- counter with
- react
- react against
- react against (someone or something)
- put the lie to
- put the lie to (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- go counter
- under the counter