Definition of Counteract

1. Verb. Act in opposition to.

Exact synonyms: Antagonise, Antagonize
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Derivative terms: Antagonism

2. Verb. Oppose or check by a counteraction.
Exact synonyms: Countercheck
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

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Counteract

counter-tenor
counter-tenors
counter-terrorism
counter-time
counter-trial
counter batten
counter check
counter checks
counter conditioning
counter culture
counter intelligence
counter strategy
counter tube
counteraccusation
counteraccusations
counteract (current term)
counteracted
counteracter
counteracters
counteracting
counteractingly
counteraction
counteractions
counteractive
counteractively
counteractor
counteractors
counteracts
counteradvertising
counteragent

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