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  • verb transitive, intransitive Argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).

Etymologies

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counter- ("contrary") + argue, on the pattern of counterargument

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  • Could conceivably mean 'to argue while leaning on a counter'.

    March 3, 2016

  • Or to argue with a counter.

    March 3, 2016