COUNTERARGUMENTS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

counterarguments

noun

variants or counter-arguments

plural of counterargument

as in rebuttals

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rebuttals

Noun

Then a mic is passed around so attendees can share their thoughts or rebuttals.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Filing rebuttals in addition to original arguments (theoretically a right belonging to both sides) can double the amount of driving.

— Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026

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