1. demands made in response to or in opposition to other demands, especially in a negotiation or dispute

1. to make demands in response to or in opposition to demands made by another party

Examples

• The union presented counterdemands after the company's initial salary proposal was rejected.
• When faced with strict contract terms, the supplier counterdemands more favorable payment schedules.
• The defendant's lawyer filed counterdemands for damages in the lawsuit.
• Both sides exchanged counterdemands throughout the negotiation process.
• She counterdemands that any agreement include provisions for remote work options.
• The treaty negotiations stalled when each nation introduced counterdemands.
• Management counterdemands increased productivity metrics before agreeing to wage increases.