Counteract (Verb)
Meaning 1
Oppose or check by a counteraction.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Act in opposition to.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.