Definition of counteract

Definitions

Verb

act in opposition to

Verb

oppose or check by a counteraction

Verb

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

Verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

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antagonise antagonize counterbalance countercheck countermine countervail neutralize sabotage subvert undermine weaken

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act cancel check contain control curb disobey hold hold in moderate move offset set off

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derail override

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