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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

When I talk to regular people who say, "Why should I vote? It doesn't make any difference," I don't always feel like I have a compelling counter-argument.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

If the Cowboys can get another one, Jones will have a little more fodder for his counter-argument.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Privately, Pentagon officials argue that such curricula are rarely taught in academy classrooms, and when they are, the counter-argument is presented soon after — an example of a proper, balanced education in America, they say.

From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023

But he also knew he had to document everything, to have exact answers to every question and counter-argument put forward by the French secret service agents at the FBI meeting.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette

counter-argument

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