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Definition of Counteract
1. Verb. Act in opposition to.
2. Verb. Oppose or check by a counteraction.
Exact synonyms: Countercheck
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
3. Verb. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Exact synonyms: Counterbalance, Countervail, Neutralize
Specialized synonyms: Override
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Offset, Set Off
Derivative terms: Counteraction, Counteractive, Counterbalance, Neutralization
Specialized synonyms: Override
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Offset, Set Off
Derivative terms: Counteraction, Counteractive, Counterbalance, Neutralization
4. Verb. Destroy property or hinder normal operations. "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Exact synonyms: Countermine, Sabotage, Subvert, Undermine, Weaken
Specialized synonyms: Derail
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Sabotage
Specialized synonyms: Derail
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Sabotage
Definition of Counteract
1. v. t. To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.
Definition of Counteract
1. Verb. To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counteract
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]