# countering

Pronunciation: say "KOWN-ter-ing" /ˈkaʊn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of counter. — present participle and gerund of counter
   - Simple: Present participle of counter. Use it for an action of pushing back against something happening right now.
   - _The defenders focused on countering the enemy's sudden advance._
   - _Countering misinformation requires patient and careful explanation._

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