counterproposes
Offers different terms
Counterproposes means to offer an alternative proposal in response to one already made.
In negotiations, when one party rejects an initial offer, they often counterpropose rather than simply declining: She counterproposes a later deadline instead of the original terms.
The word implies active engagement—responding with a competing suggestion rather than mere refusal.
Alternative terms proposed back
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- arbitrationNon-court binding dispute resolution
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
talks · diplomacy · deal-making · haggling · terms · conditions · concession · compromise
Point challenging another's position
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- retortQuick, cutting reply
- counterclaimDefendant's opposing lawsuit
challenge · dissent · response · riposte · counter · pushback · disagreement · alternative
Deliberate tactical movement
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
- positioningArranging in specific locations
leverage · power-play · chess · calculus · anticipation · foresight · outmaneuvering · deflection
counteroffer
Alternative terms proposed back
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- arbitrationNon-court binding dispute resolution
parley · talks · diplomacy · deal-making · haggling · terms · conditions · concession · compromise · back-and-forth
counterargument
Point challenging another's position
counterclaim · challenge · dissent · response · riposte · counter · pushback · disagreement · alternative · rejection
maneuver
Deliberate tactical movement
positioning · leverage · power-play · chess · calculus · anticipation · foresight · outmaneuvering · deflection · pivot
counterproposesproposes
Formally puts forth
initiates · tables · introduces · receives · considers
counterproposesaccepts
Consents to receive
agrees · concedes · acquiesces · capitulates · refuses