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Etymology
1. counteract
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] act in opposition to.
Synonyms
- act
- move
- antagonise
Antonyms
- unskillfulness
- differ
- disagree
- activity
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- counter- (English)
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Rhymes with Counteract
- abstract
- artifact
- autofact
- contact
- contract
- enviropact
- extract
- noncontract
- overact
- subcontract
How do you pronounce counteract?
Pronounce counteract as ˈkaʊntərˌækt.
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Sentences with counteract
1. Verb, base form
In order to carry the laundry, you must counteract the force of gravity on it.
Quotes about counteract
1. Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.
- Leo Tolstoy
2. counteract
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.
Synonyms
- set off
- offset
- override
- cancel
- countervail
- counterbalance
Antonyms
- powerlessness
- unrestraint
- indiscipline
- intemperance
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- counter- (English)
3. counteract
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] oppose or check by a counteraction.
Synonyms
- hold in
- contain
- curb
- control
- check
- moderate
- hold
Antonyms
- activeness
- start
- stay
- immoderation
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- counter- (English)
4. counteract
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌækt'] destroy property or hinder normal operations.
Synonyms
- derail
- subvert
- sabotage
- weaken
- countermine
- undermine
Antonyms
- derestrict
- exclude
- attack
- louden
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- counter- (English)