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Antonyms for counter-argument


Grammar : Noun
Spell : koun-ter-ahr-gyuh-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tərˌɑr gyə mənt



Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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  • The unbelief and non-convertibility of the Pharisees is no counter-argument; for from them grace was expressly withdrawn.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

Synonyms for counter-argument

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