Thesaurus results for COUNTER ACT

counteract

verb

ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈakt

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 Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country. —

Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 The Royals were going to try to counteract Gore with veteran outfielder Lane Thomas leading off. —

Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 Shapiro explains that supplementing with bioactive collagen, along with cofactors, cellular energy support, and a network of antioxidants, may be an effective strategy to counteract some of these midlife processes. —

Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 29 May 2026 But some see it as a dysfunctional response to counteract other aspects of China’s broader economic dysfunction. —

George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

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Both light gray and creamy white paint are used for the cabinetry, while the neutral palette is offset with rattan bar stools and black light fixtures.

— Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.

— Reeti Malhotra June 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026