countercharge
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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
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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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