Synonyms for Counteract

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Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

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

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