COUNTERED is a term used to describe a situation in which one person or group responds to another's action with an opposing action. RETALIATED (10 letters) is a term used to describe a strong response to an attack or insult, usually involving the use of force. OFFSET (6 letters) is a term used to describe a situation in which one action or event is balanced out by another. In this context, COUNTERED can be used to describe a situation in which one person or group responds to another's action with an opposing action that is strong enough to balance out the original action.