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counteract

/,kaʊntər'ækt/

Synonyms of counteract Antonyms of counteract Examples of counteract Usage of counteract Parts of counteract Definition that contains counteract Words sounding like counteract Explanation of counteract

verb
oppose or check by a counteraction
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countercheck

type of:
contain moderate hold in control curb check hold
verb
act in opposition to
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antagonise antagonize

type of:
act move
verb
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
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"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

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counterbalance countervail neutralize

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cancel offset set off
verb
destroy property or hinder normal operations
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countermine sabotage subvert undermine weaken

type of:
disobey

Antonyms of counteract

stay obey strengthen refrain immoderate stand still let go of