coun|ter|charge

coun|ter|charge
coun|ter|charge «noun. KOWN tuhr CHAHRJ; verb. KOWN tuhr CHAHRJ», noun, verb, -charged, -charg|ing.
–n.
1. an opposing charge; a charge made by an accused person against his accuser: »

A countercharge of libel was made by the opposing counsel.

2. Military. a charge made against an enemy that has charged.
–v.t.
1. to bring a charge against (an accuser): »

Saudi Arabia countercharged that Britain sought to federate its Arabian coastal protectorates (Newsweek).

2. Military. to charge in return.

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