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Meaning of counterargument
A counterargument is a point or argument made in opposition to another argument.
Etymology of counterargument
The word "counterargument" originates from the prefix "counter-" meaning "against" or "opposite" and the word "argument" which comes from the Old French "argument" and Latin "argumentum" meaning "proof" or "evidence"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts including philosophy, law, and rhetoric to describe a point or argument made in opposition to another
Synonyms
rebuttal
refutation
counterclaim
counterpoint
objection
disagreement
dissent
opposition
contradiction
denial
repudiation
dismissal
rejection
confutation
refutation
counterstatement
rejoinder
riposte
retort
comeback
response
reaction
reply
counterattack
defense
justification
rationalization
explanation
explication
clarification
apologia
refutation
disproof
negation
invalidation
falsification
refutation
Definitions
- A point or argument made in opposition to another argument
- * A reason or argument against something
Usage Examples
- The lawyer presented a strong counterargument to the prosecution's case
- * The philosopher's counterargument to the theory of determinism was well-received by the academic community
- * The company's counterargument to the lawsuit was that the plaintiff had not followed proper procedure
Antonyms
agreement
affirmation
confirmation
validation
verification
corroboration
substantiation
reinforcement
support
endorsement
approval
ratification
sanction
acquiescence
compliance
concurrence
consensus
harmony
accord
concord
unanimity
assent