counteract

Meaning

Noun

An action performed in opposition to another action.

Verb

1. (transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
2. (transitive) To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate.

Synonyms

neutralize

countermine

oppose

subvert

weaken

undermine

sabotage

contravene

countervail

antagonize

react

obstruct

antagonise

counterbalance

forestall

withstand

correct

prevent

countercheck

impede

resist

object

block

hamper

harbour

hinder

host

inhibit

kill

🔪🩸👤

mollify

negate

neutralise

neutralization

nullify

offset

protect

put up

rebel

remedy

remove

repair

retaliate

safeguard

sap

secure

shelter

shield

🛡️

thwart

violate

work against

Translations

entgegenwirken

αντενεργώ

neutraliser

tegengaan

tegenwerken

neutralizar

contrarier

reagir

de voet dwars zetten

sabotare

εξουδετερώνω

riposter

contrecarrer

saboter

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/

Etymology

From counter- + act.