Definition of Counteract in English :

Define Counteract in English

Counteract meaning in English

Meaning of Counteract in English

Pronunciation of Counteract in English

Counteract pronunciation in English

Pronounce Counteract in English

Counteract

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Verb

1. antagonise, antagonize, counteract

act in opposition to

2. counteract, countercheck

oppose or check by a counteraction

3. counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Example Sentences:
'This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues'

4. counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken

destroy property or hinder normal operations

Example Sentences:
'The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Counteract

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verb
(transitive)
to oppose, neutralize, or mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check

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Counteract

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verb transitive
to act directly against; check, neutralize, or undo the effect of with opposing action

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Counteract

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tr.v. coun·ter·act·ed, coun·ter·act·ing, coun·ter·acts
To oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check.

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