counteract
/kˈaʊntɚˌækt/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
verb
- act in opposition to
- oppose or check by a counteraction
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
“This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues” - destroy property or hinder normal operations
“The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war”
Synonyms for counteract
Words that rhyme with counteract
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