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Synonyms for counter-argument
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : koun-ter-ahr-gyuh-muh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tərˌɑr gyə mənt |
Top 10 synonyms for counter-argument
- answer
- cavil
- censure
- comeback
- confutation
- counter-argument
- counteraccusation
- counterargument
- countercharge
- counterclaim
- counterstatement
- declination
- defense
- demur
- demurral
- demurring
- disapprobation
- discontent
- disesteem
- disinclination
- dislike
- expostulation
- gripe
- hesitation
- kick
- niggle
- odium
- protest
- protestation
- question
- rebuttal
- rejection
- rejoinder
- reluctance
- remonstrance
- remonstration
- repartee
- reply
- repugnancy
- response
- retort
- return
- revilement
- scruple
- shrinking
- squawk
- stink
- unwillingness
- wisecrack
Définition of counter-argument
Origin :- 1862, from counter- + argument.
- As in objection : noun argument, disagreement
- As in rebuttal : noun counterstatement
- As in rejoinder : noun answer, reply
- As in protestation : noun objection
- As in remonstration : noun objection
- Beauchamp urged the counter-argument of the stain on the family honour.
- Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith
- That counter-argument we are bound, therefore, to dispose of.
- Extract from : « Theism » by Robert Flint
- She had, however, little hope of his condescending to front them with counter-argument.
- Extract from : « The Elect Lady » by George MacDonald
- Having spread the gospel of force for so long, Prussianised Germany can understand but one counter-argument—force.
- Extract from : « Speaking of Prussians » by Irvin S. Cobb
- Jack made no reply, but he felt some consolation from the counter-argument of the negro.
- Extract from : « Mr. Midshipman Easy » by Captain Frederick Marryat
- The unbelief and non-convertibility of the Pharisees is no counter-argument; for from them grace was expressly withdrawn.
- Extract from : « The Essence of Christianity » by Ludwig Feuerbach
- My task was not an easy one, but I had an overwhelming feeling—a feeling which refused all counter-argument—that it was necessary.
- Extract from : « The Great Miss Driver » by Anthony Hope
- Hence his counter-argument had not been up to his best standard, a mere urging of timid prudences, it seemed.
- Extract from : « Angela's Business » by Henry Sydnor Harrison
Antonyms for counter-argument
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