counterresponse
/ˌkaʊntərɪˈspɑns/
noun
- A reply or reaction made in response to another response, especially in an argument, debate, or conflict.
- After the CEO's statement, the union issued a counterresponse defending their position.
- In the online forum, each counterresponse only made the disagreement more heated.
- The diplomat prepared a careful counterresponse to the accusations made by the foreign minister.