Synonyms & related words for counterclaim

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of counterclaim — including surrejoinder, surrebutter, surrebuttal, countercharge, rebutter, rebuttal. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to counterclaim

Explore words related to counterclaim — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include counterclaimant, plaintiff, interplead, nonsuit, lawsuit, demurrer, sued, implead. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for counterclaim

Common synonyms for counterclaim include surrejoinder, surrebutter, surrebuttal, countercharge, rebutter, rebuttal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does counterclaim come from?

The word counterclaim breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -claim, from Latin clamo (“cry out, shout”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.