counteroffer
noun
coun·ter·of·fer ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌȯ-fər 
-ˌä-fər
: a return offer made by one who has rejected an offer
Example Sentences
He turned down the deal and came back with a counteroffer asking for more money.
Recent Examples on the Web Lee eventually came back with a $500,000 counteroffer, Esparza said. 
David Zahniserstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2022 The two sides, after exchanging an offer and counteroffer, neared an agreement in spring training before the coronvirus pandemic struck in mid-March. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 Union representatives said the counteroffer was insufficient. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022 The most recent offer from Biden is $1 trillion in new spending, while the Republican counteroffer of nearly $980 billion only includes roughly $300 billion in new infrastructure spending, a substantial difference. Justin Gomez, ABC News, 6 June 2021 But the counteroffer didn't go over well with GOP Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the key Senate Republican leading negotiations. Grace Segers, Fin Gómez, CBS News, 22 May 2021 Be prepared to share why the position is not the best fit for you and, should your reasoning be financial, be ready to receive a counteroffer. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 24 May 2022 Wolfe took Suzuki outside and informed him of the numbers, at which point Suzuki authorized his agent to make the Cubs a counteroffer and cancel all meetings with other teams. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022 Administration officials also leaked a distorted version of a Manchin counteroffer. Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2021 See More
David Zahniserstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2022 The two sides, after exchanging an offer and counteroffer, neared an agreement in spring training before the coronvirus pandemic struck in mid-March. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 Union representatives said the counteroffer was insufficient. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022 The most recent offer from Biden is $1 trillion in new spending, while the Republican counteroffer of nearly $980 billion only includes roughly $300 billion in new infrastructure spending, a substantial difference. Justin Gomez, ABC News, 6 June 2021 But the counteroffer didn't go over well with GOP Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the key Senate Republican leading negotiations. Grace Segers, Fin Gómez, CBS News, 22 May 2021 Be prepared to share why the position is not the best fit for you and, should your reasoning be financial, be ready to receive a counteroffer. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 24 May 2022 Wolfe took Suzuki outside and informed him of the numbers, at which point Suzuki authorized his agent to make the Cubs a counteroffer and cancel all meetings with other teams. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022 Administration officials also leaked a distorted version of a Manchin counteroffer. Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
counteroffer
noun
coun·ter·of·fer ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌȯ-fər
: an offer that is made in response to another and that has additional or differing terms
Note: Under common law, a counteroffer does not constitute an acceptance of an offer and is often considered a rejection of the offer.
counteroffer
noun
as in counterproposal
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