counter

To respond to an argument or action in order to oppose it; to take action to reduce the effect of something.

• counter/ˈkaʊntə/(n/adj)柜台；相反的
• counterargument/ˈkaʊntərˌɑːɡjʊmənt/(n)反驳

• counter an argument
• counter the claim
• counter a threat
• counter with
• difficult to counter
• counter measures

1. 1.She countered the criticism by presenting independent data that supported the original decision.
2. 2.Organisations must develop effective strategies to counter misinformation that spreads rapidly on social media.

• rebut/rɪˈbʌt/— argue against
• refute/rɪˈfjuːt/— prove false
• oppose/əˈpəʊz/— act against

from Latin "contra" = against — to act or argue against