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 This method will allow satellites in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) — the region from roughly 60 miles to 250 miles (100 to 400 kilometers) above our planet — to counteract atmospheric drag without the aid of liquid fuel. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Coffee must be consumed black, without adding sugar, syrups, or high-calorie creamers, as these can counteract coffee’s beneficial effects on your blood sugar. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 2026 In other words, if inflation is high, the bond market will send yields higher to counteract that. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Propositions 41 and 42 — the two measures aimed at counteracting the billionaires tax — garnered an opposition position from the party. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract

Verb

Rising earnings expectations can offset the higher discount rates demanded by higher yields.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
When Airbnb moved an earlier cohort of hosts to the new structure last year, about 30% raised prices enough to fully offset the higher fee and another 30% partially offset it, according to an analysis by short-term rental data firm AirDNA.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

Air defense forces and electronic warfare units shot down and neutralized 187 drones over the Moscow region, according to its governor, Andrey Vorobiev.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Kash says they are packed with antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids to neutralize free radicals that cause stress and inflammation and help with boosting your immune system overall.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutralize

Verb

Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Some of it is tied to precious metals supported by the grim reality that policymakers are loath to correct our fiscal problems and prefer to monetize them instead.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026