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
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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