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counterargue.

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

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌkaʊntəˈɹɑːɡjuː/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).

    ambitransitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Italic *-teros Proto-Italic *komterosder. Proto-Italic *komterād Latin contrāder. Old French contre- Anglo-Norman countre-bor. Middle English counter- English counter- Proto-Indo-European *h₂erǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *h₂érǵus Proto-Italic *argusder.? Latin arguōder. Old French arguerbor. Middle English arguen English argue English counterargue From counter- + argue, on the pattern of counterargument.

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