提出反诉 meaning in English

act performed by way of counterclaim

But it might make some unpleasant talk if he really defends the suit .
但是，倘若他真的提出反诉，就会引起一些令人不快的议论。
However , it fails to provide the scope of the appalled claims and is not clear as to whether the appellant can add new claim or initiate counter - claim in the appeal
但是对于当事人的上诉请求的范围并未作任何规定，当事人在上诉审中是否可以增加新的诉讼请求以及当事人在上诉审中是否可以提出反诉，并未明确。