COUNTERACT
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Counteract.
Counteract - as a verb
Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalance20countervail16neutralize19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10offset12set offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Destroy property or hinder normal operations
Example: "The resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countermine15sabotage11subvert12undermine12weaken13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disobey13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Counteract - as a noun
An action performed in opposition to another action.
Example Sentences
"He took medicine to counteract the side effects of the new medication."
"The government launched a campaign to counteract the spread of misinformation."
"Eating a balanced diet can help counteract the negative effects of stress."
"The company implemented new security measures to counteract cyberattacks."
"She drank plenty of water to counteract the dehydration caused by the hot weather."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTERACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counteract is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTERACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is COUNTERACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counteract is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTERACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is COUNTERACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counteract is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTERACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
