counteroffer

/ˈkaʊntərˌɒfər/

Definitions

1. noun

An offer or proposal made in response to or in opposition to an initial offer or proposal, often with the intention of improving or altering the original terms.

“After receiving the initial job offer, Sarah decided to make a counteroffer to negotiate for a higher salary.”

Synonyms

  • counterproposal
  • negotiating offer

Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • initial offer