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counteract

verb

/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

neutralize, offset, oppose, resist

promote, support

counteract effects, counteract influence, counteract impact, counteract problem

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

to include something as part of a whole; to form a legal corporation