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countercharge

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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.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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"
Translations
countercharge [ˈkaʊntətʃɑːdʒ] Ncontraacusación f


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That they were waiting to spring upon my back seemed evident, and that it would not be long before they succeeded was equally apparent, for I could not endure the wear of this repeated charge and countercharge indefinitely.
 
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