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Antonyms for counterclaim


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun koun-ter-kleym; verb koun-ter-kleym
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm



Definition of counterclaim

  • As in rebuttal : noun counterstatement
  • As in rejoinder : noun answer, reply
  • As in trial : noun legal proceeding
  • As in indemnification : noun compensation
  • As in claim : noun property, right demanded or reserved
  • As in quittance : noun compensation
  • As in setoff : noun compensation
  • As in compensation : noun repayment; rectification
  • As in demand : noun question, request
  • As in answer : noun reply; reaction
  • As in demand : verb ask strongly for something
  • As in answer : verb reply, react
Example sentences :
  • Nor could he make the counterclaim for a dissolving of the betrothal.
  • Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes
  • Lieutenant Rainey thought it best to admit the counterclaim and let bygones be bygones, but to provide for the future.
  • Extract from : « The Pacification of Burma » by Sir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite

Synonyms for counterclaim

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