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      • to reduce or remove the effect of something by producing an opposite effect: The tax must be adjusted upward to counteract inflation. (Definition of counteract from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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  2. COUNTERACT definition: 1. to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect: 2. to…. Learn more.

  3. Counteract definition: to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.. See examples of COUNTERACT used in a sentence.

  4. To counteract something means to reduce its effect by doing something that produces an opposite effect. My husband has to take several pills to counteract high blood pressure. [VERB noun] This event will counteract such trends. [VERB noun] Synonyms: offset, negate, neutralize, invalidate More Synonyms of counteract.

  5. The meaning of COUNTERACT is to make ineffective or restrain or neutralize the usually ill effects of by means of an opposite force, action, or influence. How to use counteract in a sentence.

  6. to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect: What can be done to counteract this trend? counteract the effect of Drinking a lot of water counteracts the dehydrating effects of hot weather. Fewer examples. A drug may be prescribed to counteract the side effects of another drug.

  7. To counteract is to work against something in an attempt to reverse it or cancel it out. You can try to counteract the neighbors' annoyance at your loud music by bringing them some homemade brownies. When you counteract something, you act counter — or in opposition — to it.

  8. Counteract definition: To oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check.