counterpreach

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ preach.

Verb

counterpreach (third-person singular simple present counterpreaches, present participle counterpreaching, simple past and past participle counterpreached)

1. To preach against something.
   • 2011, James C. Howell, The Beauty of the Word: The Challenge and Wonder of Preaching, page 150:

     The laity utter theological platitudes, especially in the wake of mystery. How often do they say things like, "If anybody deserved to go to heaven, it was Bob"? We have no need to counterpreach in the hallway when we hear this; […]