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.
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Her counterargument, essentially, is that his atheism, too, boils down to a kind of feeling.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
There is also the counterargument that users don't have to stay on the site.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Such views draw counterarguments from state Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who represents oil-rich Kern County.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Here are counterarguments for the five key variables that Goldman cited.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
There is also the counterargument that users don't have to stay on the site.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Such views draw counterarguments from state Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who represents oil-rich Kern County.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Here are counterarguments for the five key variables that Goldman cited.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Counterargument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterargument. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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