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counterexample Antonyms

Opposite of counterexample

Pinning down the opposite of counterexample requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An example or instance that refutes or disproves a universal proposition, rule, or generalization.

Usage Example

"The mathematician disproved the long-standing conjecture by presenting a single confirmation."

Strong
confirmation
corroboration
proof

Similar words to counterexample

Words similar to counterexample shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

counterinstance
exception
anomaly
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• Nearby Words

countercultural
counterculture
counterevidence
counterexample
counterfeit
counterforce
counterintuitive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Counterexample. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/counterexample
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