counteract

counteract

verb

Definition of COUNTERACT

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective <this medication will counteract the symptoms but it won't kill the infection>

Synonyms annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counteract, counterbalance, counterpoise, make up (for), negative, neutralize

Related Words invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify; atone (for); outbalance, outweigh, redeem; redress, relieve, remedy; override, overrule