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counter-argument

NOUN

objection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge criticism difficulty disapproval displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception grievance opposition protest question rejection reluctance unwillingness

STRONG

cavil censure declination demur demurral disapprobation discontent disesteem disinclination dislike gripe hesitation kick odium protestation remonstrance remonstration revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink

WEAK

demurring niggle repugnancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm compliment contentment happiness harmony peace pleasure praise sanction satisfaction

WEAK

concurrence consent

NOUN

protestation

Synonyms

STRONG

cavil censure challenge criticism declination demur demurral difficulty disapprobation disapproval discontent disesteem disinclination dislike displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception expostulation grievance gripe hesitation kick odium opposition protest question rejection reluctance remonstrance remonstration revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink unwillingness

WEAK

demurring niggle repugnancy

Antonyms

STRONG

acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm certainty compliment contentment endorsement flattery happiness harmony peace pleasure praise ratification sanction satisfaction

NOUN

remonstration

Synonyms

STRONG

cavil censure challenge criticism declination demur demurral difficulty disapprobation disapproval discontent disesteem disinclination dislike displeasure dissatisfaction doubt exception expostulation grievance gripe hesitation kick odium opposition protest protestation question rejection reluctance remonstrance revilement scruple shrinking squawk stink unwillingness

WEAK

demurring niggle repugnancy

Antonyms

STRONG

acceptance agreement allowance answer approval calm certainty compliment contentment endorsement flattery happiness harmony peace pleasure praise ratification sanction satisfaction

Example Sentences

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The counter-argument is that a genuinely capital-light platform would not need to keep writing nine-figure checks to carmakers and software developers to secure supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Youth digital rights campaign group 5Rights argues that tech giants will not flip away from their strategy of pitting innovation against regulation -- but that child safety could be a powerful counter-argument.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

A small counter-argument: it is one thing expecting bad news, it's another actually getting it.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

My bank account would give a strong counter-argument.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

Say nothing to our patient—and so spare her the worry of argument and counter-argument, which would be in the last degree bad for her at this stage.

From The Heath Hover Mystery by Mitford, Bertram

counter-argument

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