1. to state or assert something in opposition to a previous statement; to contradict or refute by stating the opposite

1. a statement made in opposition to or contradiction of another statement

Examples

• The witness counterstates the defendant's claim that he was at home that evening.
• Her research counterstates the popular belief about the causes of the disease.
• The lawyer presented several counterstates to challenge the prosecution's evidence.
• He counterstates every argument his opponent makes during the debate.
• The report counterstates the earlier findings with new data.
• Multiple counterstates were filed in response to the initial complaint.