coun·ter·of·fer

(koun′tər-ô′fər, -ŏf′ər)

An offer made in return by one who rejects an unsatisfactory offer.

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counteroffer

(ˈkaʊntərˌɒfə)

(Commerce) a response to a bid in which a seller amends his original offer, making it more favourable to the buyer

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coun•ter•of•fer

(ˈkaʊn tərˌɔ fər, -ˌɒf ər)

n.

an offer or proposal made to offset or substitute for an earlier offer made by another.

[1780–90]

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counteroffer - an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer

offering, offer - something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"

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