counterargue

verb

coun·ter·ar·gue ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈär-(ˌ)gyü

variants or counter-argue

counterargued or counter-argued; counterarguing or counter-arguing

: to give (reasons, statements, or facts) in opposition to an argument or in support of an opposing argument : to make or give (a counterargument)

The plastics industry counterargues that natural materials such as wood also produce toxic gases when burned …—

James R. Chiles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Others would counterargue that highway hypnosis is less threatening than the distracted driver. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2021 You might be tempted to counterargue that the self-driving car will be relatively inconspicuous. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021

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