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Part of a debate
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counterargument
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An argument that is opposed to another argument.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1862, from counter- + argument .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an argument offered in opposition to another argument
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
In reasoning and argument mapping , a counterargument is an objection to an objection. A counterargument can be used to rebut an objection to a premise , a main contention or a lemma . Synonyms of counterargument may include rebuttal, reply, counterstatement, ...
Usage examples of counterargument.
A vicious personal smear, they believe, constitutes a clever counterargument.
A half dozen counterarguments popped into my head, but the best course was to say nothing.
And apart from some harumphs and giggles, I couldn't find any counterarguments.
The counterarguments bubbled in Egan's mind: that persecuted minorities were the likeliest to become fringes, to lash out.