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1. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] act in opposition to.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • counteract (English)
  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

2. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.

Etymology

  • counteract (English)
  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

3. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose or check by a counteraction.

Etymology

  • counteract (English)
  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)

4. counteract

verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] destroy property or hinder normal operations.

Etymology

  • counteract (English)
  • act (English)
  • acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • counter- (English)
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