Synonyms: sabotage, counteract, countermine, weaken, undermine, subvert
Definition: destroy property or hinder normal operations
Usage: The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war
Similar words: disobey
Definition: refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
Usage: He disobeyed his supervisor and was fired
Synonyms: counteract, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize
Definition: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Usage: This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
Similar words: offset, set off, cancel
Definition: make up for
Usage: His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
Synonyms: antagonise, antagonize, counteract
Definition: act in opposition to
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Synonyms: counteract, countercheck
Definition: oppose or check by a counteraction
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger