countercharge
noun
coun·ter·charge
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌchärj 
variants
or counter-charge
plural countercharges or counter-charges
: a charge made in response to or retaliation for another charge
Courteous discussion gave way to charges of mistreatment and counter-charges of disloyalty.—
Paul M. Barrett
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While much of the government enters its fourth shutdown week Wednesday, what does keep going strong are the charges and countercharges from Republicans and Democrats.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Countercharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countercharge. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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