What is another word for countercharged?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntət͡ʃˌɑːd͡ʒd] (IPA) 
Countercharged is a term used to describe a response or accusation made in response to an initial charge. There are various synonyms for countercharged, including retorted, rebuked, refuted, rebutted, objected, opposed, and contradicted. Each of these synonyms carries a slightly different connotation, with retorted implying a quick and sharp comeback, rebuked carrying a tone of disapproval or reprimand, refuted indicating a strong and convincing argument against the initial charge, rebutted emphasizing the need to refute or deny the charge, objected suggesting a formal or legal objection, opposed indicating a strong and firm stance against the charge, and contradicted highlighting a direct denial of the claim. Nonetheless, all these synonyms encompass a similar meaning of responding to an accusation.
