counteraccusation
(coun-ter-ac-cu-sa-tion)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. a charge or claim that a person has done something illegal or wrong, made in response to a charge made against oneself.
Example Sentence
In response to his charges, she made a counteraccusation of harassment.
Synonyms
retort; rebuttal; reciprocation
Antonyms
admission; confession