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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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My bank account would give a strong counter-argument.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

Their reasoning was solid - no South African artist had ever achieved success as a global pop artist - but Tyla had a counter-argument.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

Can vaccine-resisters be reached with a rational counter-argument?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

We admit without hesitation that the word "force" suggests fetishism more than do the words "cause" and "effect;" but we do not see how this can to any degree be used as a counter-argument.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various