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Meaning of counterflame | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame.

Internet

Examples

“The initial reply by G.S., using a curious combination of concessions and refusal to debate specifics, managed to work up to a level of derogation that could reasonably be termed a counterflame: […]”
“"The discussion did not affect my perception of the o-l c [on-line community] because I viewed the flame/counterflame situation as an aspect of the medium of teletype e-mail—not as a reflection of any person or group in the community."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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