Counteractive (Adjective)
Meaning
Opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a counteractive medication to offset the side effects of the initial treatment.
- A counteractive force was applied to the brakes to slow down the speeding car.
- The government implemented a counteractive policy to counter the economic downturn.
- The team developed a counteractive strategy to neutralize their opponent's strong defense.
- The new employee's counteractive approach to problem-solving helped to mitigate the damage caused by the previous manager's decisions.