counteract
IPA: kˈaʊntɝækt
noun
- An action performed in opposition to another action.
verb
- To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on
- To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate
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Examples of "counteract" in Sentences
- The pills are said to counteract the venom.
- This counteracts the effect of the aromatase inhibitor.
- The fusion creates energy that counteracts the gravity.
- The Calf Beast is the means of counteracting this horse.
- The generals heard of this and decided to counteract him.
- Theophylline was added in order to counteract drowsiness.
- Aren't those the source of the torque that they counteract
- The wing skin expands and counteracts the aerodynamic force.
- There is no way to counteract the spread of mercury in the body.
- The only way to counteract 'that' is to forbid the mention of age.