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 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 These substances help counteract cell damage and inflammation that occur naturally from environmental factors and aging, Stefanski says. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Additionally, doctors often recommend over-the-counter antihistamines such as Benadryl to counteract histamine released by the immune system. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 The script brilliantly lays that out to counteract some of the hugeness of her character. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for counteract

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counteract

Verb

Thanks to a narrow provision in the tax code, IRS Topic 419, people can offset the taxes from their gambling winnings.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
The Royals did enough offensively to offset the defiant Angels.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 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

In July, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also cited Lineage for rodent and pest-control violations, fining the company $500 per day until the violations were corrected.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Jesus’ teachings and healing works confirm that negative suggestions can be corrected, not by trying not to think about them, but by turning our attention to and replacing them with God’s thoughts.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026