What does counterassert mean?
Counterassert means To assert in opposition to a previous assertion.
Counterassert
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To assert in opposition to a previous assertion.
Example Sentences
Roughouts, some pundits assert, are therefore superior. Other pundits counterassert, fiercely.
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Word Forms
- counterasserts
- counterasserting
- counterasserted
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Roughouts, some pundits assert, are therefore superior. Other pundits counterassert, fiercely.
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