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Meaning of countersue | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To sue a person or entity who is suing one.

intransitive, transitive

Examples

“Forrest later attacked Willis in New York, knocking him to the ground; lawsuits proliferated as Willis sued Forrest for assault, and Forrest countersued for libel.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

countersued countersues countersuing countersupport countersupported countersupporting

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