All counterstatement synonyms

noun counterstatement

• repartee — a quick, witty reply.
• rebuttal — an act of rebutting, as in a debate.
• retort — to sterilize food after it is sealed in a container, by steam or other heating methods.
• return — to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return from abroad; to return to public office; to return to work.
• defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
• comeback — If someone such as an entertainer or sports personality makes a comeback, they return to their profession or sport after a period away.
• wisecrack — a smart or facetious remark.
• response — an answer or reply, as in words or in some action.
• counterclaim — a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
• countercharge — a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser
• counterargument — A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument.
• confutation — the act of confuting
• answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
• reply — followup
• defence — Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
• counteraccusation — An accusation made in reply to another accusation.
• accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.