1. an accusation made in response to another accusation
2. a military attack made in response to an enemy attack
Usage: military

1. to make an accusation in response to being accused
2. to attack in response to an enemy attack
Usage: military

Examples

• The defendant filed a countercharge against his accuser.
• She responded to the criticism with a countercharge of bias.
• The cavalry prepared for a countercharge against the advancing troops.
• The lawyer decided to countercharge the plaintiff with fraud.
• After being accused of theft, he countercharged his boss with harassment.
• The general ordered his forces to countercharge immediately.
• The political candidate made a countercharge of corruption against his opponent.