Synonyms for

Counteract

Verb / ˈkaʊntɜ:ˌækt / Another word for counteract — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it

Synonyms & similar words

countercheck sabotage countervail antagonise undermine neutralize countermine weaken counterbalance antagonize subvert neutralize offset counterbalance counterpoise counterweigh rectify correct remedy undo reverse annul invalidate nullify quash cancel negate abolish

Example sentences

  1. I will counteract the spicy food by drinking milk.
  2. He added sugar to counteract the bitterness of the coffee.
  3. The antidote was given to counteract the poison.
  4. The new law is designed to counteract the effects of climate change.
  5. She tried to counteract the negative comments by sharing positive ones.

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  • One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. - Elbert Hubbard
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. - Stephen Covey

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