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counterargument

/ˌkaʊntəˈɑːɡjʊmənt/

/ˌkaʊntərˈɑrɡjəmənt/

counterargumentnoun

counterarguments

/ˌkaʊntəˈɑːɡjʊmənt/

/ˌkaʊntərˈɑrɡjəmənt/

Translations

She presented a strong counterargument to his claims.

Она представила сильный контраргумент его утверждениям.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

counterargumentadjective

/ˈkaʊn.tərˌɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌɑrɡ.jə.mənt/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "counterargument essay").

Definitions

Relating to or serving as a counterargument; functioning to oppose or refute another argument.

The paper included a counterargument section to anticipate readers' objections.