COUNTEREVIDENCE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

counterevidence

noun

Definition of counterevidence

as in counterargument

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Recent Examples of counterevidence Ranalli points out that indoctrination is when someone preemptively dismisses any counterevidence that may come along. — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026 Other scientists point to a mountain of counterevidence showing that facial movements during emotions vary too widely to be universal beacons of emotional meaning. — Lisa Feldman Barrett, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022 Archaeological and geological counterevidence concerning Oak Island and the Money Pit point to something well short of an Indiana Jones movie. — Dylan Taylor-Lehman, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2021 Even the consensus may get scrapped and rewritten if sufficient, credible counterevidence turns up. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2018

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Noun

Although political rhetoric against Muslims in Texas has become increasingly hostile — some GOP lawmakers even discussed a ban on halal food — pitmasters like Abdul-Kafi see the rise of halal barbecue as an effective counterargument.

— Ulaa Kuziez, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
The joy of his songs, the counterargument to their pain, lies within the melodies.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterargument

Noun

Medasin, whose thesis was already overflowing with preemptive volleys and counterfactuals, batted away the refutation.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
The streak did not continue in 2025, but the season turned out to be a more defiant refutation of the caution against rookie tight ends.

— John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of refutation

Noun

However, a 2026 paper on the subject has proved controversial; a formal rebuttal claims that the analysis is flawed.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
In the state’s final rebuttal before jurors began deliberating Monday afternoon, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo dismissed Sanft’s argument that inconsistencies in Davis’ accounts undermined the prosecution’s case.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebuttal

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