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counteract

[ koun-ter-akt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.

    Synonyms: , , ,



counteract

/ ˌ첹ʊԳəˈæ /

verb

  1. tr to oppose, neutralize, or mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check
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Derived Forms

  • ˌdzܲԳٱˈپ, adverb
  • ˌdzܲԳٱˈپ, adjective
  • ˌdzܲԳٱˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzܲt·tԳ adjective
  • dzܲt·İ dzܲt·tǰ noun
  • dzܲt·iԲ· adverb
  • dzܲt·tDz noun
  • dzܲt·t adjective
  • dzܲt·t·ly adverb
  • ԴDzcdzܲ·ٱ·t adjective
  • ܲcdzܲ·ٱ·Ļ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of counteract1

First recorded in 1670–80; counter- + act
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Example Sentences

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Not all of them are created equal — some may still contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners that counteract their potential benefits.

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Sapo said on Tuesday that Russia's intelligence activities were primarily aimed at undermining cohesion between Nato members, counteracting Western support for Ukraine, and circumventing sanctions.

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The way to counteract this was to slide the rear on entry to promote turn-in.

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The president went so far as to sign an executive order condemning the “egregious” actions to counteract racial inequity and defend “ethnic minority Afrikaners” last month.

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“The best way to counteract feeling overwhelmed is to be prepared,” said Giuliana Gabriel, vice president of human resources at the California Employers Assn.

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