noun
- evidence that contradicts or opposes other evidence; proof that supports an opposite conclusion
Usage: typically used in legal, academic, or argumentative contexts
Examples
- The defense presented counterevidence to challenge the prosecution's claims.
- Scientists discovered counterevidence that undermined the original hypothesis.
- Despite the witness testimony, counterevidence suggested a different sequence of events.
- The lawyer argued that the counterevidence was insufficient to overturn the verdict.
- New documents served as counterevidence in the historical debate.
- The study's counterevidence raised questions about the reliability of previous findings.