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counterstatement

[koun-ter-steyt-muhnt] / ˈkaʊn tərˌsteɪt mənt /
NOUN
rejoinder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rebuttal repartee retort
STRONG
comeback confutation counterargument countercharge counterclaim defense response return wisecrack
WEAK
counteraccusation
Antonyms
STRONG
question request

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