counterpropose
Suggest different terms
To counterpropose is to offer an alternative proposal in response to one already made.
In negotiations, when one party rejects an offer, they typically counterpropose rather than simply declining: Management counterproposed a 3% raise instead of the 5% the union had requested.
The noun counterproposal names what's offered.
Alternative terms proposed back
- alternativeAnother available choice
- termsConditions of an agreement
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- concessionYielding a point
offer · deal · agreement · settlement · compromise · mediation · arbitration · parley
Point challenging another's position
- refutationDisproving a statement
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- challengeTest of ability
dispute · contradict · oppose · contest · disagree · response · riposte · retort
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
countermove · brinkmanship · posturing · bluffing · escalation · de-escalation · stalemate · ultimatum
Introductory orchestral piece
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
bilateral · multilateral · treaty · protocol · détente · conciliation · good-faith · backchannel
counteroffer
Alternative terms proposed back
- alternativeAnother available choice
- termsConditions of an agreement
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
concession · offer · deal · agreement · settlement · compromise · mediation · arbitration · parley · accord
counterargument
Point challenging another's position
- refutationDisproving a statement
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- objectionExpression of disapproval
challenge · dispute · contradict · oppose · contest · disagree · response · riposte · retort · demur
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- positioningArranging in specific locations
gambit · countermove · brinkmanship · posturing · bluffing · escalation · de-escalation · stalemate · ultimatum · precondition
overture
Introductory orchestral piece
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
envoy · bilateral · multilateral · treaty · protocol · détente · conciliation · good-faith · backchannel · resolution
counterproposecapitulate
Yield under pressure
surrender · defer · acquiesce · go along with · cave in