Definition of Counterargument

a claim or reason given following the opposition’s statement

Examples of Counterargument in a sentence

During the lawyer’s counterargument, she explained that her client was innocent of the crime claimed by the prosecutor because there was no evidence of his guilt.  🔊

Following the counterargument during the court case, the prosecutor spoke again about his claim during the rebuttal.  🔊

A lot of evidence and explanations were given during the defendant’s counterargument to convince the jury that the prosecutor’s prior argument was incorrect.  🔊

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