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Meaning of counterstatement
A statement that contradicts or opposes another statement
Etymology of counterstatement
The word "counterstatement" has its roots in the prefix "counter-" meaning "against" or "opposite" and the word "statement" meaning "a declaration or assertion"
The term originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "contre" meaning "against" and the Latin "statum" meaning "a standing" or "a position"
Synonyms
rebuttal
refutation
denial
contradiction
counterclaim
counterargument
response
rejoinder
retort
riposte
comeback
counterattack
refutation
negation
disproof
disproval
repudiation
rejection
dismissal
repulsion
defiance
opposition
resistance
objection
protest
dissent
disagreement
demur
exception
counterposition
counterproposal
Definitions
- A statement that opposes or contradicts another statement
- * A reply or response that opposes or contradicts a previous statement
Usage Examples
- The defense attorney made a counterstatement to the prosecutor's allegations
- * The company issued a counterstatement to the rumors about their financial troubles
- * The politician's counterstatement to the opposition's claims sparked a heated debate
Antonyms
affirmation
confirmation
agreement
acceptance
approval
endorsement
validation
verification
corroboration
substantiation
reinforcement
support
ratification
sanction
authorization
affirmation
admission
acknowledgment
concession
acquiescence