noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer.
2. 2
   an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To offer as a counteroffer.

   "Obama counteroffered one town hall and an extra debate, which McCain waved away."

Example

More examples

"Obama counteroffered one town hall and an extra debate, which McCain waved away."

Etymology

From counter- + offer.

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