countering

coun-ter-ing

noun

The act of opposing or neutralising something, like an attack or argument.

"The swift countering of the threat saved lives."

verb

Acting to oppose, resist, or neutralise an action, argument, or threat.

"She is countering his points well."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: counter, parry, counterpunch, return, retort, comeback, rejoinder, riposte, replication, tabulator, negative, antagonistic