Definitions for counteract

Definitions for (verb) counteract

Main entry: sabotage, counteract, countermine, weaken, undermine, subvert

Definition: destroy property or hinder normal operations

Usage: The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war


Main entry: counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize

Definition: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Usage: This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues


Main entry: antagonise, antagonize, counteract

Definition: act in opposition to


Main entry: counteract, countercheck

Definition: oppose or check by a counteraction


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