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counterargument

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈɑrɡjəmənt/

Translations

counterargumentnoun
counterarguments
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈɑrɡjəmənt/
During the debate, she presented a strong counterargument to refute her opponent's claims.
Pendant le débat, elle a présenté un solide contre-argument pour réfuter les affirmations de son adversaire.
Synonyms
rebuttal
refutation
opposition
counterclaim
dispute
challenge
counterargumentadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tərˌɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌɑrɡ.jə.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "counterargument essay").
contre-argumentatifRare ; employé surtout dans un contexte rhétorique ou analytique.
The paper included a counterargument section to anticipate readers' objections.
L'article comportait une section contre-argumentative pour anticiper les objections des lecteurs.

Definitions

counterargumentnoun
An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
During the debate, she presented a strong counterargument to refute her opponent's claims.
counterargumentadjective
Relating to or serving as a counterargument; functioning to oppose or refute another argument.
The paper included a counterargument section to anticipate readers' objections.
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