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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(Internet) A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame..
The initial reply by G.S., using a curious combination of concessions and refusal to debate specifics, managed to work up to a level of derogation that could reasonably be termed a counterflame: […]
"The discussion did not affect my perception of the o-l c [on-line community] because I viewed the flame/counterflame situation as an aspect of the medium of teletype e-mail—not as a reflection of any person or group in the community."
Use counterflame when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Counterflame means (Internet) A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The initial reply by G.S., using a curious combination of concessions and refusal to debate specifics, managed to work up to a level of derogation that could reasonably be termed a counterflame: […]
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