Counterflame
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame. Internet
"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: […]"
Example
More examples"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: […]"
Etymology
From counter- + flame.
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