countercharge
(ko̵unt′ər c̸härj′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər c̸härj′)
noun
- a charge in answer to another charge or against the accuser
- an attack in return
transitive verb countercharged, countercharging
- to attack in return
- to accuse in return
See countercharge in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun A charge in opposition to another charge.
verb (kounˌtər-chärjˈ) coun·ter·charged,
coun·ter·charg·ing,
coun·ter·charg·es verb, transitive To bring a charge against (one's accuser).
verb, intransitive To make a countercharge.