In reasoning and argument mapping, a counterargument is an objection to an objection. A counterargument can be used to rebut an objection to a premise, a main contention or a lemma. Synonyms of counterargument may include rebuttal, reply, counterstatement, counterreason, comeback and response. The attempt to rebut an argument may involve generatin...
noun an argument offered in opposition to another argument
a contrasting, opposing, or refuting argument.
an opinion offered in opposition to another position an opinion offered in opposition to another position an opinion offered in opposition to another position[TEKS ELAR vocabulary] an opinion offered in opposition to another position[SAT terms] an opinion offered in opposition to another position