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to counterchallenge

to counterchallenge

8.5
To reply by asking the other person to prove their claim
  • verb
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃælɪndʒ/
translation icon : contrarretar
  • When the company was accused of fraud, it immediately counterchallenged the claims made by its rival.

Examples

  • The witness counterchallenged the prosecutor's assumptions during the cross-examination.

  • After being questioned about her credentials, Dr. Lee counterchallenged with evidence of her qualifications.

  • I will counterchallenge that.

  • Don't counterchallenge me!

  • After being questioned about her credentials, Dr. Lee counterchallenged with evidence of her qualifications.

  • The witness counterchallenged the prosecutor's assumptions during the cross-examination.

  • When the company was accused of fraud, it immediately counterchallenged the claims made by its rival.

Synonyms

to counter
vsto counterchallenge
190 4.3

To respond by acting against something

responds directly to an earlier provocation rather than any opposing action
to counterargue
vsto counterchallenge
6.0

To answer an argument with an opposing idea

responds specifically to a prior provocation rather than general arguments

How Forceful

to escalate
220 5.5
to counterchallenge
8.5
to challenge
  • Formal
552 4.3
to respond
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

counterchallenge infinitive
counterchallenged past
counterchallenged past participle
counterchallenging present participle
counterchallenges third person singular

Morphology

counterchallenge = challenge (transparent) = counter + challenge

The verb is formed by the productive prefix 'counter-' (in opposition or in response) plus the verb 'challenge', so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Counterchallenge combines counter- meaning 'against' or 'in reply' and challenge meaning 'to question or call out'. It is like a second move in a game where you answer someone's challenge by challenging them back, so to counterchallenge is to challenge in response.