Advertisement
Advertisement
counteract
[ koun-ter-akt ]
verb (used with object)
- to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
Synonyms: thwart, contravene, counterbalance, neutralize
counteract
/ ˌkaʊntərˈækt /
verb
- tr to oppose, neutralize, or mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check
Derived Forms
- ˌcounterˈactively, adverb
- ˌcounterˈactive, adjective
- ˌcounterˈaction, noun
Other Words From
- counter·actant adjective
- counter·acter counter·actor noun
- counter·acting·ly adverb
- counter·action noun
- counter·active adjective
- counter·active·ly adverb
- noncoun·ter·active adjective
- uncoun·ter·acted adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of counteract1
Example Sentences
In order to counteract climate change, the authors call for a systematic approach for the entire catchment area of rivers in the high mountains.
By attacking the pathogen's unique and hidden metabolic "vulnerabilities," the lab offers a new tool in the global challenge to counteract antibiotic resistance and uncover similar combination therapies for other diseases.
However, cancer patients may be at a disadvantage because their therapy, by blocking these same checkpoints, may counteract the anti-inflammatory benefits of fat reduction.
To counteract these health effects, women may be prescribed hormone replacement therapy involving medicines containing hormones or hormone-like substances.
Simufilam, which was supposed to counteract protein changes driving Alzheimer’s, failed to meet any primary, secondary, or exploratory end points, the company said.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse