Counterquestion

/ˌkaʊntəˈkwɛsʧən/

/ˌkaʊntərˈkwɛsʧən/

Translation of "counterquestion" into Russian

Noun

/ˌkaʊntəˈkwɛsʧən/

/ˌkaʊntərˈkwɛsʧən/

counterquestion

counterquestions pl

встречный вопрос

He responded to her inquiry with a counterquestion.

Он ответил на её запрос встречным вопросом.

Noun

/ˌkaʊntəˈkwɛsʧən/

/ˌkaʊntərˈkwɛsʧən/

A question asked in response to another question, often to challenge or clarify the original question.

When asked why he was late, he responded with a counterquestion, 'Why does it matter?'

Verb

/ˌkaʊntəˈkwɛsʧən/

/ˌkaʊntərˈkwɛsʧən/

To ask one or more questions in response to a question posed by someone else, especially to challenge, clarify, or cross-examine.

Instead of giving a direct answer, she counterquestioned the panel to expose their assumptions.