kontern
to counter, to retort, to counterattack
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to counter
- 2.to retort
- 3.to counterattack
Grammar
Examples
Geschickt konterte sie den .
She skilfully countered the accusation.
Er konterte die mit einem klaren .
He countered the criticism with a clear argument.
Sie konterte den mit einem schlagenden .
She countered the accusation with a compelling piece of evidence.
Auf die konterte er .
He countered the provocation quite calmly.
Die konterte die rechte .
The team counterattacked at lightning speed down the right side.
Lass dich nicht , sondern konter mit Argumenten.
Don't let yourself be provoked; counter with arguments instead.
Trocken konterte sie: "Das sehe ich ."
Dryly she retorted: "I see that completely differently."
Der konterte die mit eigenen Zahlen.
The politician countered the criticism with figures of his own.
Sobald der angriff, konterten wir .
As soon as the opponent attacked, we immediately counterattacked.
Schlagfertig konterte der jeden Zwischenruf.
Quick-wittedly the comedian countered every heckle.