A forceful response or reply that opposes or contradicts someone's statement or argument.
From counter- (against, opposite) + blast (loud sound, outburst). Coined in English in the 16th century to describe a vigorous counterargument, with 'blast' metaphorically representing a verbal attack.
King James I of England used this term to describe his written response to critics, and it became especially popular during religious controversies when theologians would publish 'counterblasts' to refute their opponents.
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