counterarguments Synonym

reason, rationale, explanation, excuse, defense, argument, grounds, basis, validation, warrant, vindication, pretext, alibi plea, cause, account, motive, reasoning support, foundation, substantiation,, proof, evidence backing, endorsement, sanction authorization, legitimation, exoneration, absolution, exculpation, acquittal, amnesty, pardon, clearance, extenuation, mitigation, apology, clarification, elucidation, exposition, interpretation, explication, expounding, illumination, demonstration, illustration [x]

deductively, logically, reasoningly, analytically, rationally, syllogistically, derivatively, inferably, concludently [x]

competition, contention, conflict, antagonism, opposition, contest, struggle, feud, clash, combat, duel, fight, battle, war, enmity, hostility, animosity, friction, discord, strife, confrontation, challenge, dispute, rivalry [x]

disprove, contradict, rebut, deny, negate, invalidate, debunk, challenge, counter, oppose, gainsay, repudiate, contest, discredit, confute, disclaim, controvert, disaffirm, nullify, reject [x]

protest, opposition, dissent, disapproval, challenge, complaint, disagreement, dispute, remonstrance, demur, exception, resistance, refutation, counterargument, contradiction, grievance, outcry, rebuff, refusal, rejection, veto, counterstatement, counterclaim, countercharge, counteraction, countermeasure, counterproposal, counteroffer, counterpoint, counterplea, counterpleading, counterargumentation, counterassertion, countercontention, counterdeclaration, counteropposition, counterprotest, counterrefusal, counterremonstrance, counterresistance, counterveto, counterdispute, counterdissent, counterdisapproval, counterchallenge, countercomplaint, countergrievance, counteroutcry [x]

disagree, conflict, clash, differ, oppose, be in conflict, be in disagreement, be at variance, be in opposition, be at loggerheads, be in dispute, be at cross purposes, be in contention, be in discord, be in disharmony, be in disaccord, be in friction, be in strife, be in quarrel, be in argument, be in altercation, be in feud, be in wrangle, be in squabble, be in bicker, be in spat, be in tiff, be in row, be in clash [x]

contentious, debatable, disputable, divisive, polemical, provocative, arguable, questionable, touchy, hot-button, inflammatory, vexed, moot, problematic, thorny, sensitive, charged, explosive, fraught, heated, incendiary, litigious, disputed, contestable, unsettled, at issue, at odds, open to debate, up for debate, up in the air [x]

debatable, arguable, contestable, questionable, controversial, doubtful, uncertain, moot, contentious, open to question, open to debate, in dispute, at issue, up for debate, not certain, not definite, not settled, unresolved, unsettled, unconfirmed, unproven, unverified, suspect, dubious, problematic, iffy, ambiguous, equivocal, unclear, indefinite, inconclusive, unsure, undecided [x]

resist, withstand, oppose, defy, endure, combat, confront, counter, repel, fend off, fight against, stand up to, ward off, keep at bay, stave off, thwart, check, block, hinder, obstruct, impede, prevent, deter, discourage, forestall, stop, arrest, halt, restrain, contain, control, curb, bridle, rein in, subdue, suppress, quash, quell, squelch, stifle, smother, choke off, snuff out, extinguish, neutralize, nullify, invalidate, negate, counteract [x]

opposition, defiance, endurance, resilience, refusal, struggle, fight, combat, confrontation, dissent, obstruction, withstanding, noncompliance, rebellion, insubordination, antagonism, aversion, counteraction, immunity, fortitude, perseverance, tenacity, steadfastness, durability, invulnerability, toughness, stamina, persistence, obstinacy, intransigence, recalcitrance [x]

rebuttal, refutation, contradiction, counterargument, denial,ation, disproof, confutation, counterclaim, opposition [x]

inconsistency, conflict, discrepancy, opposition, paradox, clash,, divergence, incongruity variance, difference, dispute, discord, mismatch, antithesis, refutation, denial, rebuttal, negation, counterstatement, counterargument, dissent, dissonance, contrariety, contravention, refutal, challenge, contestation, inconsistence, incongruence, nonconformity, deviation, dichotomy, polarity, contradiction in terms, self-contradiction, incongruity, paradoxicalness, antinomy, counteraction, counterposition, counterclaim, counterevidence, counterproof [x]

disputes, debates, discussions, quarrels, disagreements, altercations, squabbles, rows, tiffs, clashes, conflicts, confrontations, wrangles, bickerings, contentions, feuds, frictions, spats, tussles, contests, controversies, polemics, wranglings, brawls, strifes, dissensions, discord, differences [x]

rail, rant, fulminate, denounce, decry,, criticize, censure, attack, lambaste, berate, castigate, excoriate, vilify, revile, disparage, malign, abuse, reproach, rebuke, scold, upbraid, vituperate, objurgate, chide, harangue, blast, slam, tear into, lay into, run down, badmouth, knock, pan, trash, bash, crucify, pummel, hammer, rip into, chew out, dress down, tongue-lash, give someone a dressing-down, give someone a talking-to, give someone a piece of one's mind [x]

disputes, arguments, disagreements, conflicts, debates, quarrels, altercations, clashes, controversies, strife, discord, dissensions, wrangles, bickerings, feuds, squabbles, tiffs, rows, frictions, tussles, spats, skirmishes, confrontations, differences, contentions [x]