1. counteract - verb
· act in opposition to
Synonym(s): antagonize, antagonise
2. counteract - verb
· oppose or check by a counteraction
Synonym(s): countercheck
Hypernym(s): control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
3. counteract - verb
· oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonym(s): countervail, neutralize, counterbalance
Hypernym(s): cancel, offset, set_off
4. counteract - verb
· destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Synonym(s): sabotage, undermine, countermine, subvert, weaken
Hypernym(s): disobey
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