countersue

[ koun-ter-soo ]

verb (used with object)

, coun·ter·sued, coun·ter·su·ing.

1. to bring a civil action against (one's complainant).

verb (used without object)

, coun·ter·sued, coun·ter·su·ing.

1. to bring a civil action against one's complainant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of countersue¹

counter- + sue

Example Sentences

But he does countersue the corporations set up by the lawyers of the families that allow them to gain standing in North Carolina.

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