counterargument

[US]/[ˈkaʊntəˌɑːɡjʊmənt]/
[UK]/[ˈkaʊntərˌɑːrɡjʊmənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An argument used to respond to and refute another argument.; A reason or set of reasons offered to oppose or contradict an argument.; A rebuttal.

Phrases & Collocations

counterargument presented

strong counterargument

counterargument against

raising a counterargument

addressing counterarguments

initial counterargument

counterarguments exist

consider counterarguments

refuting counterarguments

potential counterargument

Example Sentences

despite the initial enthusiasm, a counterargument emerged regarding the project's feasibility.

the speaker anticipated and addressed a potential counterargument to their proposal.

a common counterargument to this policy is its potential negative impact on small businesses.

she skillfully refuted the counterargument by presenting statistical data.

the research paper acknowledged and responded to a significant counterargument in the field.

the lawyer presented a strong counterargument to challenge the prosecution's case.

one counterargument to the claim is that it overlooks crucial historical context.

the debate centered on whether the benefits outweighed the counterargument's concerns.

the author anticipated a counterargument and included a rebuttal in the conclusion.

the team considered several counterarguments before finalizing their business plan.

a key counterargument is the cost involved in implementing the new technology.

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