Thesaurus results for COUNTERACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

Definition of counteract

as in to offset

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

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Recent Examples of counteract The Correct the Map campaign, endorsed by the African Union, advocates for this map projection to help counteract misperceptions fed by projections like the Mercator map. — Jewel Bright, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 The emergence of Chase Burns in 2026 has been counteracted by a lost season for Hunter Greene and the collective struggles of Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo and Rhett Lowder. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Unlike some spacecraft in low Earth orbit, Swift doesn't have a propulsion system capable of counteracting atmospheric drag. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Sea salt gives hair that tousled texture, while red microalgae extract helps counteract the drying effects of salt. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

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Verb

Yesterday subsequently carried out several capital increases, including transactions in early 2025 in which some shares were paid for by offsetting existing claims against the company.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

Yet the mechanics of the plot have neutralized Connelly, because Daniela has had to sit in the passenger seat while various forms of Jason have been behind the wheel.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
These products dissolve and degrade, bind up or neutralize medications so they can safely be thrown away.

— Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026