countersue

American  

[koun-ter-soo] / ˈkaʊn tərˌsu /

verb (used with object)

countersued, countersuing

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

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verb (used without object)

countersued, countersuing

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

Etymology

Origin of countersue

counter- + sue

Example Sentences

John Catanzara, president of the Chicago police officers’ union, said he would encourage the officers to countersue.

From Seattle Times

Her lawyer later said she had plans to countersue.

From BBC

“It is becoming increasingly common for perpetrators to countersue their victims, claiming defamation. This is a concerning trend, one designed to convince victims that if they speak out, they will be the target of spurious litigation,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is becoming increasingly common for perpetrators to countersue their victims, claiming defamation. This is a concerning trend, one designed to convince victims that if they speak out, they will be the target of spurious litigation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Afroman is unmoved — he intends to countersue and release a new album dissing the officers individually, he told The Washington Post in an interview.

From Washington Post