Antimilitarism is the society's social attitude opposed to war between states, and in particular countering arguments based on militarism.

It is fruitless to use ancient methods of persuasion (in this case, the device of irony) to counter absolutist arguments.

To counter arguments, Glanton played the race card.

In recent days, Mr. Campbell has tried to counter arguments against the planned hunt by citing support for it.

It is sometimes used to counter abstruse arguments that something is not what it appears to be.

I wondered, though, what kind of an explanation he used to counter arguments about the pit.

Both prove significant, and he can therefore counter arguments that the work-disincentive effect alone is sufficient to account for the poverty levels.

To counter arguments about competition, consideration should be given to compensatory mechanisms.

Nigel stood before the audience and countered arguments as best he could.

And it countered arguments by her family, who badly wanted to win custody of Ms. Schiavo, that she was responsive and could improve with therapy.