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Counteract (Verb)

Oppose or check by a counteraction.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The warm sunshine was able to counteract the chill of the early morning air, making the day feel pleasant.
She took vitamins to counteract the effects of a poor diet while she was traveling.
The doctors used medication to counteract the allergic reaction before it got any worse.
The use of fans and a cooling system helped to counteract the heat generated by the large machines.
His partner's careful planning was able to counteract the potential risks of the investment.

Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Act in opposition to.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Certain medications can counteract the side effects of other medications being taken.
The new policy aims to counteract the negative environmental impacts of the previous one.
Exercise can help counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on overall health.
The teacher's positive reinforcement counteracted the student's low self-esteem from previous disappointments.
A backup plan was put in place to counteract any potential issues that might arise during the event.

Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Regular security checks were implemented to counteract potential sabotage threats at the major industrial facility.
The government took measures to counteract the protesters' attempts to disrupt the city's public transportation system.
An advanced surveillance system was set up to counteract any possible vandalism or property damage at the high-profile event.
The hotel management took proactive steps to counteract the effects of a bomb hoax, ensuring guest safety and minimizing disruption.
The IT department established robust firewalls to counteract hacking attempts targeting the company's sensitive data and networks.