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Definition of counterargument noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

counterargument

noun

/ˈkaʊntərɑːɡjumənt/

/ˈkaʊntərɑːrɡjumənt/

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counterargument (to something) an argument or set of reasons that you put forward to oppose an idea or theory
- Meyer offers a strong counterargument to these claims.
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