counterargument
counterargument — noun
1. a reason or group of reasons given to show that an opinion or plan is wrong
a reason or group of reasons given to show that an opinion or plan is wrong
Gabriel raised a strong counterargument against building the new shopping mall.
raise a counterargument against + noun
The science teacher asked the students to prepare a counterargument before the debate.
prepare a counterargument before an event
Every time Nora suggested a plan, her brother offered a counterargument.
During the meeting, no one could find a counterargument to the lawyer's points.
Daichi's counterargument convinced the committee to reject the original proposal.
- rebuttal
more formal; often a structured reply in debates or law
- objection
a single point of disagreement, not always a full argument
- refutation
stresses proving the other side wrong, not just opposing
- supporting argument
reasons given for an idea rather than against it
文法句型
counterargument to + noun
counterargument against + noun
用法筆記
Takes 'to' or 'against' before what it opposes: a counterargument to a claim, a counterargument against a policy. Typical verbs are make, raise, offer, and present.