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counterargument
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or legal settings where structured debate and logical refutation are required. It carries a connotation of strategic opposition, implying that the speaker is not merely disagreeing but is actively dismantling the logic of a preceding claim to establish a superior position.
In professional discourse, it is often paired with verbs like "present," "formulate," or "rebut." While "objection" suggests a disagreement or a protest, a "counterargument" specifically requires a reasoned evidence-based response to a specific premise.
Meanings
Examples
I need to prepare a strong counterargument for the debate tomorrow.
The defense attorney offered a compelling counterargument to the witness testimony.
The board rejected the proposal after hearing a valid counterargument regarding the budget.
She spent hours researching a counterargument to the prevailing theory.
Is there any possible counterargument that could change the judges minds?
The philosopher addressed every potential counterargument in his final chapter.
I cannot think of a single counterargument to your logic.