Meaning & Definition of Counteract in English
English⟶
Counteract
/kaʊntərækt/
verb
1. Act in opposition to
synonym:
- antagonize,
- antagonise,
- counteract
2. Oppose or check by a counteraction
synonym:
- countercheck,
- counteract
3. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
- "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
synonym:
- counteract,
- countervail,
- neutralize,
- counterbalance
4. Destroy property or hinder normal operations
- "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
synonym:
- sabotage,
- undermine,
- countermine,
- counteract,
- subvert,
- weaken