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Synonyms & Similar Words
counteraccusation
countercharge
counterattack
rejoinder
rebuttal
refutation
denial
contradiction
response
reply
retaliation
riposte
comeback
defense
justification
excuse
explanation
plea
allegation
accusation
claim
counterstatement
counterassertion
counterargument
counterposition
counterproposition
counterthesis
countertheory
Meaning of Counterclaim
A claim made to rebut or respond to an opposing claim
Definitions
- A claim made by a defendant in a lawsuit in response to the plaintiff's claim
- * A statement or assertion made in opposition to another statement or assertion
Etymology of Counterclaim
The word "counterclaim" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old French words "contre" meaning "against" and "clamer" meaning "to claim"
Historically, the term was used in legal contexts to describe a claim made by a defendant in response to a plaintiff's claim
Example Uses
- The company filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff, alleging that they had breached their contract
- * The defendant's counterclaim argued that the plaintiff had contributed to the damages
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
claim
accusation
allegation
assertion
statement
declaration
affirmation
admission
confession
acknowledgment
concession
agreement
consent
approval
endorsement
support
affirmation
validation
verification
confirmation