countercharge

coun·ter·charge

 (koun′tər-chärj′)

n.

A charge in opposition to another charge.

v. (koun′tər-chärj′) coun·ter·charged, coun·ter·charg·ing, coun·ter·charg·es

v.tr.

To bring a charge against (one's accuser).

v.intr.

To make a countercharge.

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countercharge

(ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɑːdʒ)

n

1. (Law) a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser

2. (Military) military a retaliatory charge

vb

(tr) to make a countercharge against

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coun•ter•charge

(n. ˈkaʊn tərˌtʃɑrdʒ; for v. also ˌkaʊn tərˈtʃɑrdʒ)

n., v. -charged, -charg•ing. n.

1. a charge by an accused person against the accuser.

2. a retaliatory military attack or action.

v.t.

3. to make an accusation against (one's accuser).

4. to attack or take action against in retaliation.

[1605–15]

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countercharge

Past participle: countercharged
Gerund: countercharging

Imperative

countercharge

countercharge

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	countercharge - a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser accusation, charge - an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
	2.	countercharge - a retaliatory charge charge - an impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"; "the battle began with a cavalry charge"

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Translations

contraccusa

countercharge

[ˈkaʊntətʃɑːdʒ] N → contraacusación f

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