Counterflame

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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