noun
- an argument made in opposition to another argument
Examples
- The lawyer presented a strong counterargument to the prosecution’s case.
- She anticipated every counterargument and prepared responses in advance.
- His counterargument was that the policy would actually increase costs.
- The debate became heated when neither side could accept the other’s counterarguments.
- Before making your decision, consider the counterarguments to this proposal.
- The essay was weak because it failed to address obvious counterarguments.