countercharge

coun·ter·charge  (kountr-chärj)

n.

A charge in opposition to another charge.

v. (kountr-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.

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"