English

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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ challenge.

Noun

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counterchallenge (plural counterchallenges)

  1. A challenge made in response to another challenge.
    • 2007 April 23, Jonathan P. Hicks, “With Only Days to Stump, 3 Seek Brooklyn Council Seat”, in New York Times[1]:
      For more than a week, the campaign seemed to be at a standstill while various courts sorted out challenges and counterchallenges.