Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counteract
verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
Definition
To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
Examples
- Taking medicine can help counteract the symptoms of illness.
- They introduced new policies to counteract the negative effects of pollution.
- The government is working to counteract the rise in unemployment.
Meaning
To oppose or nullify the effects of something.
Synonyms
- mitigate
- neutralize
- oppose
- offset
- counter
