Definitions

1. verb

to write or compose a counterpoint to something, especially music.

“The composer spent hours counterwriting a new melody to match the existing rhythm.”

2. verb

to write or compose something to counter or contradict a particular idea, argument, or statement.

“The journalist spent the evening counterwriting a rebuttal to the politician’s recent speech.”

3. noun

the act of writing or composing a counterpoint or something to counter or contradict.

“The task of counterwriting the new policy took several weeks to complete.”

4. noun

a counterpoint or something written or composed to counter or contradict.

“The new policy was a direct counterwrite to the previous administration’s stance.”