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/kəʊntərˈæktɪŋ/ · count.er.act.ing
verb
  1. To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on The new policy was designed to counteract the negative impact of the economic downturn.
  2. To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate The protesters were counteracting the government's efforts to pass the new law by organizing a massive rally.

Synonyms

counteringopposingthwartingfrustratingneutralizingoffsettingbalancingreversing

Antonyms

reinforcingstrengtheningsupportingenhancingamplifyingexacerbating
Did you know? The word 'counteracting' has been used in various fields, including medicine, where it refers to the use of a drug or treatment to counteract the effects of another substance.

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countermeasurecounterexamplecounterintuitivecounterproductivecounterpointcounterbalance
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 27, 2026