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COUNTERARGUMENT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word counterargument. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word counterargument. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COUNTERARGUMENT

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contradiction
nounn
noun

• opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

• (logic) a statement that is necessarily false

• the speech act of contradicting someone

disproof
nounn
noun

• any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

• the act of determining that something is false

rebuttal
nounn
noun

• the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument

• (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder

refutation
nounn
noun

• the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

• any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

• the act of determining that something is false

counterstatement
noun, adjectiven, adj
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Best Hypernyms For COUNTERARGUMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counterargument, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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argument statement

Alternatives for CONTRADICTION

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