COUNTERACT Synonyms
There are 29 synonyms of the word
counteract.
(exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word counteract. (close relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word counteract. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COUNTERACT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | counterbalance | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | neutralize | verbv | ||||
| 3 | subvert | verbv | ||||
| 4 | undermine | verbv | ||||
| 5 | annul | verbv | ||||
| 6 | check | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | combat | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | foil | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | frustrate | verbv | ||||
| 10 | hinder | verbv | ||||
| 11 | impede | verbv | ||||
| 12 | invalidate | verbv | ||||
| 13 | negate | verbv | ||||
| 14 | nullify | verbv | ||||
| 15 | offset | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | oppose | verbv | ||||
| 17 | overturn | verbv | ||||
| 18 | quash | verbv | ||||
| 19 | resist | verbv | ||||
| 20 | reverse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For COUNTERACT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
counteract, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
cancel
offset
act
annul
check
contain
control
counterbalance
curb
defeat
disobey
foil
frustrate
hold
moderate
move
negate
neutralize
nullify
overcome
quash
reverse
thwart
undo
Phrases (2)
hold inset off
