counterchallenge

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ challenge.

Noun

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.