controbattere

to argue back, to retort, to rebut

k o n . t r o ˈb a t . t e . r e
contro at, against + battere to beat, to defeat
verb Rare #43,307
to argue back, to retort, to rebut
IT: Non voglio controbattere adesso.
EN: I don't want to argue back right now.

Non voglio controbattere su questo!

I don't want to argue about this!

— Der Hauptmann (2018)

Senza controbattere, cazzo.

Without arguing, damn it.

— 28 anni dopo - Il tempio delle ossa (2026)

Signori, voi dovrete controbattere al signor Roberts quindi prestate attenzione.

Gentlemen, you will have to counter Mr. Roberts so pay attention.

— American Gangster (2007)

Ora devi controbattere.

Now you have to counter.

— Andhadhun (2018)