counterargument
noun
coun·ter·ar·gu·ment
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈär-gyə-mənt 
variants
or counter-argument
plural counterarguments or counter-arguments
: an opposing argument
Joseph Stiglitz's new book, "The Price of Inequality," is the single most comprehensive counterargument to both Democratic neoliberalism and Republican laissez-faire theories.—
Thomas B. Edsall
Thomas B. Edsall… careful consideration of each of the arguments made by the appellant, and of the counter-arguments advanced by the appellees …—Jonathan M. Landers et al.
Jonathan M. Landers et al.Examples of counterargument in a Sentence
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The counterargument offered by Salazar, and endorsed by the Second Circuit, is that in subscribing to an online NBA newsletter—even one that did not accord Salazar greater access to videos or similar content on NBA.com—Salazar became a consumer within the meaning of the VPPA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025
But there is also a counterargument that without a price—or the right price—nature is overexploited.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Then, the idea is to gradually repeat the process with larger doses of false information and further counterarguments.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
There is a counterargument on Musk, rooted in two factors: One is that Musk’s disruption was aimed at a federal government that many Americans agree is swollen and flabby.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025
But there is also a counterargument that without a price—or the right price—nature is overexploited.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Then, the idea is to gradually repeat the process with larger doses of false information and further counterarguments.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
There is a counterargument on Musk, rooted in two factors: One is that Musk’s disruption was aimed at a federal government that many Americans agree is swollen and flabby.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for counterargument
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“Counterargument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterargument. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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