English Explanatory Dictionary

counteract

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An action performed in opposition to another action.
verb
  1. To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
  2. To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-counteract.wav /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-counteract2.wav

Word forms

counteract counteracts counteracting counteracted

Etymology

From counter- + act.

Synonyms

counteract countervail counterwork remedy offset counterpoise

Antonyms

abet assist help reinforce support sustain

Derived words

counteractant counteracter counteractingly counteraction counteractive counteractively counteractor recounteract uncounteracted
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