counterargument

The definition of a counterargument is an opposing point of view to another argument.

(noun)

An example of counterargument is a pro life point of view to a pro choice point of view.

See counterargument in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an argument, or a reason or line of reasoning, given in opposition to another argument

See counterargument in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An argument in opposition to another.
Something that undermines an argument or deters someone from action: The large number of police provided a powerful counterargument to riotous behavior.

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