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Definition counteract in American English

counteract verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
1

to reduce the negative effect of something by doing something that has an opposite effect

Example

Schools are taking action to counteract bullying.

Example

measures to counteract traffic congestion

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
Definition counteract in American English