counter-argue

A form of counterargue — To argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).

Meanings

verbcounter-argue (third-person singular simple present counter-argues, present participle counter-arguing, simple past and past participle counter-argued)

present singular third person counter-argues · participle present counter-arguing · participle past counter-argued · past counter-argued

  1. alternativeAlternative form of counterargue
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APA

counter-argue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counter-argue

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“counter-argue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counter-argue. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “counter-argue,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/counter-argue.

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