Dictionary Check: counteract

"counteract" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

verb

act in opposition to

verb

oppose or check by a counteraction

Synonyms:
verb

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
verb

destroy property or hinder normal operations

Example: "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"

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