Counterargument

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˈɑɹɡjəmənt/

Counterargument (noun)

  1. An answer that disagrees with a main point, giving reasons why it may be wrong or incomplete.
  2. A statement made during discussion to challenge someone’s reasoning and support a different view.

Examples

  • Her counterargument answered the claim clearly.
  • The counterargument challenged the claim with evidence.