counteroffer

[ koun-ter-aw-fer, -of-er, koun-ter-aw-fer, -of-er ]

noun

1. an offer or proposal made to offset or substitute for an earlier offer made by another.

counteroffer

/ ˈkaʊntərˌɒfə /

noun

1. a response to a bid in which a seller amends his original offer, making it more favourable to the buyer

Word History and Origins

Origin of counteroffer¹

First recorded in 1780–90; counter- + offer

Example Sentences

The disclosure came as part of Hamas’s counteroffer to Israel’s latest proposal, which envisions a first-phase, six-week cease-fire in exchange for the return of some of the hostages taken during the Oct.

From New York Times

The prime minister’s response came a day after Hamas presented a counteroffer to Israel aimed at securing a cease-fire and an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

From New York Times

“Rejecting Ms. Zucker’s counteroffer does not constitute retaliation,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel was expected to take issue with Hamas's counteroffer, but this response is a categorical rebuke, and Israeli officials clearly see an effort by Hamas to end the war on its terms as utterly unacceptable.

From BBC

Hamas's response is a counteroffer to a ceasefire proposal backed by Israel and the US and mediated by Qatar and Egypt - details of which have not been made public.

From BBC