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counter-argument

NOUN
objection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge criticism difficulty disapproval displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception grievance opposition protest question rejection reluctance unwillingness
STRONG
cavil censure declination demur demurral disapprobation discontent disesteem disinclination dislike gripe hesitation kick odium protestation remonstrance remonstration revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink
WEAK
demurring niggle repugnancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm compliment contentment happiness harmony peace pleasure praise sanction satisfaction
WEAK
concurrence consent
NOUN
protestation
Synonyms
STRONG
cavil censure challenge criticism declination demur demurral difficulty disapprobation disapproval discontent disesteem disinclination dislike displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception expostulation grievance gripe hesitation kick odium opposition protest question rejection reluctance remonstrance remonstration revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink unwillingness
WEAK
demurring niggle repugnancy
Antonyms
STRONG
acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm certainty compliment contentment endorsement flattery happiness harmony peace pleasure praise ratification sanction satisfaction
NOUN
remonstration
Synonyms
STRONG
cavil censure challenge criticism declination demur demurral difficulty disapprobation disapproval discontent disesteem disinclination dislike displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception expostulation grievance gripe hesitation kick odium opposition protest protestation question rejection reluctance remonstrance revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink unwillingness
WEAK
demurring niggle repugnancy
Antonyms
STRONG
acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm certainty compliment contentment endorsement flattery happiness harmony peace pleasure praise ratification sanction satisfaction

Example Sentences

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The Cut ran a counter-argument to its original column that pointed out how taxing “screen management” can be at home, and Slate bemoaned the pressure that comes with planning “summer de-escalation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

They check and check and check to ensure they won't face problems after their programmes go out - or if they do, that they have the counter-argument ready.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

My bank account would give a strong counter-argument.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

If the Cowboys can get another one, Jones will have a little more fodder for his counter-argument.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Now Leclaire argued in favour of immediate sale, and almost won the reluctant O’Brien over, only to lose him to the more brilliant counter-argument of Mucluc Charley. 

From Lost Face by London, Jack