counterstate

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ state

Noun

counterstate (plural counterstates)

1. A geopolitical state that opposes another, or is set up to challenge its authority.

Verb

counterstate (third-person singular simple present counterstates, present participle counterstating, simple past and past participle counterstated)

1. To utter a counterstatement; to deliver an opposing reply.