rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" --6is a kind ofreply, response --6has particulars:
Sample sentence: They counter that there was a traffic accident
anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter - act in advance of; deal with ahead of time --2is one way toact, move Sample sentence: Somebody ----s something