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counteroffer

noun, verb — 2 senses

counteroffer

noun

Etymology From counter- + offer.

1

An offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer.

counteroffer

verb

Etymology From counter- + offer.

1

To offer as a counteroffer.

  • Obama counteroffered one town hall and an extra debate, which McCain waved away.2008 June 14, Gail Collins, “Candidates, Fly Away Home”, in New York Times:

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