| Definitions of 'counteract' |
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1. (verb) antagonize, antagonise, counteract
act in opposition to
2. (verb) countercheck, counteract
oppose or check by a counteraction
3. (verb) counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
"This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
4. (verb) sabotage, undermine, countermine, counteract, subvert, weaken
destroy property or hinder normal operations
"The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
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| Definitions of 'counteract' |
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1. (verb) counteract
to act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice
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